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overall
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[ adjective ] involving only main features
Examples "the overall pattern of his life" Used in print (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 . Related terms |
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[ adjective ] including everything
Synonyms Examples "the overall cost" "the total amount owed" Used in print (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 . Related terms |
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[ noun ] (clothing) 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 . Related terms |
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[ noun ] Last name, frequency rank in the U.S. is 13962
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[ noun ] (British) a loose protective coverall or smock worn over ordinary clothing for dirty work
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