Looking for the meaning of the word OVERALL in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of OVERALL with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Overall
Speech Type: Adjective
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈəʊvərɔːl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
taking everything into account
Short Definition:taking everything into account
Examples:- the governors and head have overall responsibility for managing the school
- the overall effect is impressive
Word: Overall
Speech Type: Adverb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˌəʊvərˈɔːl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
taken as a whole; in all
Short Definition:taken as a whole
Examples:- overall, 10,000 jobs will go
Word: Overall
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈəʊvərɔːl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a loose-fitting coat or one-piece garment worn over ordinary clothes for protection against dirt or heavy wear
Short Definition:protective garment
Examples:- men in grubby blue overalls
- a pair of overalls
Variant Forms:
- overalls
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