Definition of overal
1. overall [ a ] involving only main features
Examples:
"the overall pattern of his life"
(The Rev. John A. O'Brien, "Let's Take Birth Control...)
The second step is to recognize the substantial agreement - frequently blurred by emotionalism and inaccurate newspaper reporting - already existing between Catholics and non-Catholics concerning the over-all objectives of family_planning .
(Raymond J. Corsini et al., Roleplaying in Business...)
In considering roleplaying for analysis we enter a more complex area , since we are now no_longer dealing with a simple over-all decision but rather with the examination and evaluation of many elements seen in dynamic functioning .
When an evaluative situation is set_up , and no concern is with the details that lead to an over-all estimate , we say that roleplaying is used for evaluation .
Synonyms overall Related Terms general2. overall [ a ] including everything
Examples:
"the overall cost"
"the total amount owed"
(The Atlanta Constitution...)
The jury further said in term end presentments that the City_Executive_Committee , which had over-all charge of the election , `` deserves the praise and thanks of the City_of_Atlanta '' for the manner in which the election was conducted .
(Mr. America, 4:6...)
It improves over-all balance and control for the bodybuilder , and helps to make Squats more easily and more correctly performed .
(Richard I. McCosh, "Recreation Site Selection"...)
Some recreation features , such as scenic values and water interest , also have greater overall value than other interests .
Synonyms total overall Related Terms gross3. overall [ n ] work clothing consisting of denim trousers (usually with a bib and shoulder straps)
Used in print:(Dolores Hitchens, Footsteps in the Night....)
`` They took it away , overalls or something '' .
`` Did n't you have an old pair of painting overalls in the garage ?
`` I do n't remember any overalls at_all '' .
`` I 've never owned any painting overalls .
Synonyms overall Related Terms work-clothing4. Overall [ n ] Last name, frequency rank in the U.S. is 13962
Synonyms Overall5. overall [ n ] (British) a loose protective coverall or smock worn over ordinary clothing for dirty work
Synonyms boilersuit boilers_suit overall Related Terms coverall UKSimilar Spelling
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