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overall

[ adverb oh-ver-awl; adjective noun oh-ver-awl ]

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adverb

from one extreme limit of a thing to the other:
the overall length of the bridge.
covering or including everything:
an overall impression;
to view something overall.

noun

overalls, (used with a plural verb)
1. loose, sturdy trousers, usually with a bib or biblike piece to which shoulder straps are attached, originally worn over other trousers to protect them, as by factory workers or farmers.
2. long waterproof leggings.
British. a smock or loose-fitting housedress.

overall

adjective

from one end to the other
including or covering everything
the overall cost

adverb

in general; on the whole

noun

a protective work garment usually worn over ordinary clothes
plural hard-wearing work trousers with a bib and shoulder straps or jacket attached

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Word History and Origins

Origin of overall¹

First recorded before 1000; Middle English overal (adverb), Old English ofer eall; over ( def ), all ( def )

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For the second consecutive season, the Chargers picked a wide receiver in the second round of the NFL draft, selecting Mississippi’s Tre Harris at No. 55 overall Friday.

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But a brief warm spell won't make much difference overall, and could be a bonus for nature lovers.

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"I'm having to drastically reduce my overall employee numbers to cut costs just to survive," she said.

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But even within Hollywood’s overall push, there are differing priorities among stakeholders.

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When “shadow” office space that is leased but not occupied is considered, overall availability is more than 29% — about triple what is considered a healthy market balance between landlord and tenant interests.

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