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overall
Adjective
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An overall effect, strategy, picture, etc., is one that covers everything but may not go into detail.
The play has many Christian elements, but the overall effect is not necessarily Christian.
overall
Adverb
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If you look at something overall, you look at the whole of it.
Despite losing a few games, the team achieved greater successes overall than in previous years.
Overall the book works well.
Fewer people came out locally, but there was an overall greater response at a national level.
overall
Noun
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An overall is a large, loose protective coat.
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Overalls are pants with a front that comes up to your chest and straps over your shoulders.
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Overalls are a loose protective trouser and shirt in one.
estimate
Noun
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An estimate is a judgement of a size, value, amount, cost, etc., which is based on incomplete information.
British Telecom will give you an estimate of the cost before doing any work.
estimate
Verb
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If you estimate the number, size, value, amount, cost, etc. of something, you guess based on incomplete information.
It's difficult to estimate how long it will take to get to London because we don't know how bad the traffic will be.