Definition Synonyms
Definition of overall - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
comprehensivecovering all parts or aspects
- The overall design of the building is impressive.
2.
broad viewgeneral, not detailed
- His overall impression of the event was positive..
Adverb
generallyin general, considering everything
- Overall, the project was a success..
Noun
1.
workwearUK protective garment worn over clothesUK
- He wore an overall to keep his clothes clean.
2.
resultgeneral effect or outcome
- The overall of the project was considered a success..
Images of overall
protective garment worn over clothes
Expressions with overall
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total planned money for every part of a project or organization
The overall budget for the film was reduced after early cost overruns.
the person or team that wins the most events
She was the overall champion of the tournament, winning three out of five events.
total measured distance from one end of something to the other
The overall length of the table is two meters.
general impression or summary of details
She gave an overall picture of the project's progress.
general state when all parts together create a stable or fair result
The overall balance between work and family felt better this year.
total magnitude or extent of something when considered as a whole
The architect evaluated the overall size of the building before ordering materials.
total distance from one outer side to the other side
The overall width of the table was too large for the doorway.
total amount of business done in a period
The company's overall turnover increased by 20% last year.
net improvement after weighing all positive and negative outcomes
Despite some delays, the project produced an overall gain in productivity.
total decrease in money when costs are higher than income
The company reported an overall loss for the second quarter.
full set of size measurements that describe the complete outer size of something
The overall dimensions of the table must fit through the doorway.
number of votes or seats greater than all others combined
The party won an overall majority in the election.
length of a ship from bow to stern
The length overall of the vessel is 300 feet.
single combined score summarizing levels of several different measures
Researchers calculated an overall index of community well-being.
Origin of overall
Old English, ofer (over) + eall (all)
Terms with overall included in their meaning
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overall amount
how far something reaches or applies, or how great it is
uninformed overall
lacking knowledge or awareness in general
management
manager with overall responsibility for an organization
narrative
element or aspect contributing to the overall narrative
relationship
overall home setting created by a family affecting members' growth and behavior
sports
person who guides others to improve strength, endurance, and overall physical health
exercise
regular exercise program designed to improve strength endurance or overall physical condition
food industry
overall goodness of food based on taste safety nutrition and appearance
demography
overall number of people living in a specific country city or region
business
overall situation in markets that affects how companies trade and earn money
economic context
overall external conditions that affect how companies operate and compete
life
overall condition in life including events
finance
overall situation of money, property, and debts at a specific time
positivity
favorable or positive overall
summary
in total or overall
overall
in general, not in parts
overall
considering all parts together
overview
overall understanding of a situation or concept
mood improvement
improve the overall mood and spirit of people
perspective
overall perspective including all factors
marketing
overall identity and image used to represent a company to people
business
marketing activity that promotes a company’s overall image rather than specific products
competition
overall power or ability to win a conflict
gaming
overall experience of playing a game
Examples of overall in a sentence
Overall performance of the team exceeded expectations. The overall assessment was that the project was a success. Her overall view of the movie was that it was entertaining. Overall, the event was well-organized. Overall, the benefits outweigh the costs. The mechanic's overall was covered in oil.
She put on an overall before starting the painting job. The overall of the campaign was positive. We need to assess the overall of the new policy.
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- French:global, dans l'ensemble, ...
- German:gesamt, insgesamt, ...
- Italian:complessivo, in generale, ...
- Spanish:general, considerando todo, ...
- Portuguese:abrangente, no geral, ...
- Chinese:整体的, 总体上, ...
- Japanese:全体的な, 全体的に, ...
- Arabic:شامِل, عمومًا, ...
- Hebrew:כּוֹלֵל, בְּסַךְ הַכֹּל, ...
- Russian:общий, в целом, ...
- Ukrainian:загальний, загалом, ...
- Hindi:समग्र, कुल मिलाकर, ...
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