big picture
noun
often capitalized B&P
: the entire perspective on a situation or issue
—used with the
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Planes can sample the atmosphere’s chemistry directly, but to understand the big picture, scientists still need to combine aircraft measurements with satellite readings, Dr. Moyer said.
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Raymond Zhong, New York Times, 3 May 2024
But big picture, the outlook’s good: AI’s seemingly insatiable demand for advanced chips and ASML’s near-insurmountable lead in the equipment space are big tailwinds that show no signs of slowing down.
—Dylan Sloan, Fortune, 18 Apr. 2024
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Raymond Zhong, New York Times, 3 May 2024
But big picture, the outlook’s good: AI’s seemingly insatiable demand for advanced chips and ASML’s near-insurmountable lead in the equipment space are big tailwinds that show no signs of slowing down.
—Dylan Sloan, Fortune, 18 Apr. 2024
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“Big picture.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/big%20picture. Accessed 7 May. 2024.
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