I. ˌō-vər-ˈȯl adverb
Date: 13th century
1. : all over 1
the pattern used overall
2. : from one end to the other
600 feet long overall
3.
a. : in view of all the circumstances or conditions
overall , the sale was a success
b. : as a whole : generally
doesn't do as well overall
c. : with everyone or everything taken into account
was third overall in earnings
got 31 miles to the gallon overall
II. ˈō-vər-ˌȯl noun
Date: 1797
1.
a. plural , archaic : loose protective trousers worn over regular clothes
b. usually plural : trousers of strong material usually with a bib and shoulder straps
2. chiefly British : a loose-fitting protective smock worn over regular clothing
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overall 1b
]
III. ˌō-vər-ˈȯl, ˈō-vər-ˌ adjective
Date: 1894
1. : including everything
2. : viewed as a whole : general