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overall
What does overall mean?
overall (adjective): all-encompassing, all around.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where does overall come from?
From Middle English overall, overal, from Old English ofer eall, ofer ealle (“over all”), equivalent to over + all.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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What does “overall” mean?
specific; discrete; concrete
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distinct, sharp, well-marked
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very large in size or extent
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all-encompassing, all around
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