Overall (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

adverb, adjective
  1. from one extreme limit of a thing to the other: the overall length of the bridge.
  2. covering or including everything: an overall impression;to view something overall.
noun
  1. overalls, (used with a plural verb)
    • loose, sturdy trousers, usually with a bib or biblike piece to which shoulder straps are attached, originally worn over other trousers to protect them, as by factory workers or farmers.
    • long waterproof leggings.
  2. a smock or loose-fitting housedress.
adjective (ˈəʊvərˌɔːl) (prenominal)
  1. from one end to the other
  2. including or covering everything
adverb (ˌəʊvərˈɔːl)
  1. in general; on the whole
noun (ˈəʊvərˌɔːl)
  1. a protective work garment usually worn over ordinary clothes
  2. hard-wearing work trousers with a bib and shoulder straps or jacket attached
Overall (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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