Definition of overall
1 : all over 1 the pattern used overall
2 : from one end to the other 600 feet long overall
3a : in view of all the circumstances or conditions overall, the sale was a successb : as a whole : generally doesn't do as well overall overall and in most of its detail the film has remarkable power — Timec : with everyone or everything taken into account was third overall in earnings got 31 miles to the gallon overall
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Examples of overall in a Sentence
He made a few mistakes but did well overall.
Overall, the project was successful.
First Known Use of overall
13th century
Definition of overall
1a overallsplay \ˈō-vər-ˌȯlz\ plural, archaic : loose protective trousers worn over regular clothesb usually overalls : trousers of strong material usually with a bib and shoulder straps
2 chiefly British : a loose-fitting protective smock worn over regular clothing
Recent Examples of overall from the Web
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A loss to Severn on May 1 dropped them to 5-8 overall and in fourth place in the conference standings with a 5-6 record.
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The only other Seminole sophomore to reach 1,000 points was Bob Sura, who played from 1992-95 and has his jersey hanging in the rafters; Bacon is the 46th Seminole overall to reach the milestone.
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First Known Use of overall
1631
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Definition of overall
1 : including everything
2 : viewed as a whole : general
Examples of overall in a Sentence
your overall score after two rounds
His mistake didn't change my overall impression of him.
Your overall health is sound.
She likes the overall quality of the product.
The scratch didn't affect the car's overall appearance.
Recent Examples of overall from the Web
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While China leads the world in overall capacity, the U.S. is leagues ahead in terms of private installations, with one million solar units over homes and businesses.
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The survey allows community members to share their thoughts on the latest feasibility study, their likes and dislikes as well as overall concerns.
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The east-west light rail line is a major success, not only helping Metro’s overall ridership numbers, which had been dropping for years, but also bridging the mental and physical divide of the 405 freeway.
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Even as the opinions of Republicans and Democrats have changed over time, the public’s overall evaluations haven’t changed much at all.
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The plan appears to be paying dividends: In 2015, applications from low-income zip codes increased 13.6 percent, outpacing the overall 4.5 percent increase, and the number of acceptances from the same zip codes jumped 19 percent.
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First Known Use of overall
1894
OVERALL Defined for English Language Learners
overall
playDefinition of overall for English Language Learners
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: with everyone or everything included
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: as a whole : in general
overall
playDefinition of overall for English Language Learners
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overalls : a pair of pants with an extra piece attached that covers the chest and has straps that go over the shoulders
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: a loose coat that is worn over clothes so that they do not get dirty
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overalls : a piece of clothing that is worn over other clothes to protect them
overall
playDefinition of overall for English Language Learners
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: including everyone or everything
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: viewed as a whole or in general
OVERALL Defined for Kids
Definition of overall for Students
: as a whole : in most ways They did a nice job overall.
Definition of overall for Students
: including everyone or everything overall expenses
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