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big picture |
an overall view or perspective that considers larger or long-term implications (prec. by "the"). |
curia |
(often cap.) the collection of officials who direct the overall government of the Roman Catholic Church; papal court. [1/2 definitions] |
dean's list |
a list of students with the highest overall academic grade averages in a given term. |
dimension |
(usu. pl.) overall breadth or range; scope. [1/5 definitions] |
format |
the overall appearance and design of a publication. [1/5 definitions] |
getup |
overall look, arrangement, or style, as of a publication. [1/2 definitions] |
mood1 |
the overall impression created or the feeling evoked by something. [1/3 definitions] |
overtone |
(often pl.) any secondary characteristic that qualifies an overall effect. [1/2 definitions] |
physique |
the overall structure, proportions, muscular development, and appearance of the human body. |
survey |
to take an overall look at something. [1/9 definitions] |
uniformity |
the state or quality of being uniform; overall sameness. |
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