Overall - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˌəʊvərˈɔːl|  American pronunciation of the word overall
Brit.  |ˌəʊvərˈɔːl|  British pronunciation of the word overall

noun

- (usually plural) work clothing consisting of denim trousers (usually with a bib and shoulder straps)
- a loose protective coverall or smock worn over ordinary clothing for dirty work (syn: boilersuit)

adjective

- involving only main features
the overall pattern of his life
- including everything
the overall cost

Extra examples

He made a few mistakes but did well overall.

Overall, the project was successful.

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.

The overall situation is good.

Overall it was a really good week.

The lab assistant was wearing a white overall.

The overall cost of the exhibition was £400,000.

The overall result is an increase in population.

An overall winner and a runner-up were chosen.

We don't want all the details now, just the overall picture.

Williams came fifth overall.

What will it cost, overall?

Word forms

noun
singular: overall
plural: overalls
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