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o·ver·all

[adv. oh-ver-awl; adj., n. oh-ver-awl] Pronunciation Key

–adverb, adjective

1.	from one extreme limit of a thing to the other: the overall length of the bridge.

2.	covering or includingeverything: an overall impression; to view something overall.

–noun

overalls, (used with a plural verb

)

a.	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.

b.	long waterproof leggings.

4.	British. a smock or loose-fitting housedress.

[Origin: bef. 1000; ME overal (adv.), OE ofer eall; see over, all

]

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o·ver·all (ō'vər-ôl') Pronunciation Key
adj.

From one end to the other: the overall length of the house.
Including everything; comprehensive: the overall costs of medical care.
Regarded as a whole; general: My overall impression was favorable.

adv. (ō'vər-ôl') On the whole; generally: enjoyed the performance overall.

n.

Chiefly British A loose-fitting protective outer garment; a smock.
overalls Loose-fitting trousers, usually of strong fabric, with a bib front and shoulder straps, often worn over regular clothing as protection from dirt.

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overall

"everywhere," O.E. ofer eall, from ofer "over" + eall "all;" sense of "including everything" is from 1894. Clothing sense (usually plural) of "loose trousers of a strong material worn by cowboys, etc." is from 1782. Specific sense "loose fitting canvas trousers with a bib and strap top" (originally worn by workmen over other clothes to protect them from wet, dirt, etc.) is attested from 1897.

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overall
adjective
1.	involving only main features; "the overall pattern of his life"
2.	including everything; "the overall cost"
noun
1.	(usually plural) work clothing consisting of denim trousers (usually with a bib and shoulder straps)
2.	a loose protective coverall or smock worn over ordinary clothing for dirty work