overall

Definition for overall

adjective as in complete, general

Strongest matches

comprehensive, global, long-term

Strong matches

blanket, sweeping, total, umbrella

Weak matches

all-embracing, inclusive, long-range, thorough

adverb as in in general

Weak matches

all over, chiefly, everyplace, everywhere, generally speaking, in the long run, largely, mainly, mostly, on the whole, predominantly, primarily, principally, throughout

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But overall odds of winning cash prizes in the game are 1 in 2.92, according to the California Lottery.

From Los Angeles Times

But when people exert control of their financial well-being in small but noticeable ways, overall anxiety — which often comes from feeling a lack of controll — can be greatly reduced.

From Salon

The sun had come out, the clouds disappeared and Huntington Beach was being Huntington Beach, improving to 16-2 overall and 8-0 in league play.

From Los Angeles Times

The overall funding for the scheme remains the same as last year.

From BBC

Visit California, the nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting tourism, predicts that the state will see an overall $6-billion decline in tourism revenue this year largely due to a decrease in international visitors, including Canadians.

From Los Angeles Times

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