Overall vs. Overview — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Overall and Overview
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Overall
Taking everything into account
The governors and head have overall responsibility for managing the school
The overall effect is impressive
Overview
A broad, comprehensive view; a survey.
Overall
Taken as a whole; in all
Overall, 10,000 jobs will go
Overview
A summary or review.
Overall
A loose-fitting coat or one-piece garment worn over ordinary clothes for protection against dirt or heavy wear
A pair of overalls
Men in grubby blue overalls
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Overview
A brief summary, as of a book or a presentation.
Overall
From one end to the other
The overall length of the house.
Overview
An inspection.
Overall
Including everything; comprehensive
The overall costs of medical care.
Overview
To engage in an overview; to provide a brief summary.
Overall
Regarded as a whole; general
My overall impression was favorable.
Overview
An inspection or overlooking.
Overall
On the whole; generally
Enjoyed the performance overall.
Overview
A brief summary of a topic, situation, or plan; an outline or survey{2}.
Overall
Chiefly British A loose-fitting protective outer garment; a smock.
Overview
A general summary of a subject;
The treasurer gave a brief overview of the financial consequences
Overall
Overalls Loose-fitting pants, usually of strong fabric, with a bib front and shoulder straps, often worn over regular clothing as protection from dirt.
Overall
All-encompassing, all around.
Overall
Generally; with everything considered.
Overall
(British) A garment worn over other clothing to protect it; a coverall or boiler suit. A garment, for manual labor or for casual wear, often made of a single piece of fabric, with long legs and a bib upper, supported from the shoulders with straps, and having several large pockets and loops for carrying tools.
Overall
A garment, worn for manual labor, with an integral covering extending to the chest, supported by straps.
Overall
Everywhere.
Overall
Work clothing consisting of denim trousers (usually with a bib and shoulder straps)
Overall
A loose protective coverall or smock worn over ordinary clothing for dirty work
Overall
Involving only main features;
The overall pattern of his life
Overall
Including everything;
The overall cost
The total amount owed
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