Overall means considering everything together, or in general, rather than focusing on small details.
: Built from “over” and “all,” originally meaning “covering everything.” From that sense of total coverage, it came to mean a general view of the whole situation.
When you say “overall,” you’re zooming the camera out from close‑ups to a wide shot. It’s a powerful word in arguments—people often agree on details but disagree on the overall picture.
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