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overall

1 overall /ˌoʊvɚˈɑːl/ adverb
1 overall
/ˌoʊvɚˈɑːl/
adverb
Britannica Dictionary definition of OVERALL
: with everyone or everything included
: as a whole : in general
2 overall /ˌoʊvɚˈɑːl/ adjective
2 overall
/ˌoʊvɚˈɑːl/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of OVERALL
always used before a noun
: including everyone or everything
: viewed as a whole or in general
3 overall /ˈoʊvɚˌɑːl/ noun
plural overalls
3 overall
/ˈoʊvɚˌɑːl/
noun
plural overalls
Britannica Dictionary definition of OVERALL
overalls [plural] US : a pair of pants with an extra piece attached that covers the chest and has straps that go over the shoulders
called also (British) dungarees
see color picture on this page
[count] British : a loose coat that is worn over clothes so that they do not get dirty : smock
overalls [plural] British : a piece of clothing that is worn over other clothes to protect them