Overall ( adverb , noun )

(As an adverb)

Overall ( adverb )

Taken as a whole; considering everything.

Origin:

Middle english, from old english ofer- + al overall.

Examples:

  1. The overall performance was good.
  2. The overall impression was that the party was a success.
  3. She has an overall good health.
  4. The doctor gave me an overall diagnosis.
  5. The overall picture is still unclear.

(As a noun)

Overall ( noun )

Taken as a whole; considering everything.

Origin:

Middle english, from old english ofer- + al overall.

Examples:

  1. The overall performance was good.
  2. The overall impression was that the party was a success.
  3. She has an overall good health.
  4. The doctor gave me an overall diagnosis.
  5. The overall picture is still unclear.
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