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n. - (usually plural) work clothing consisting of denim trousers (usually with a bib and shoulder straps); A loose protective smock worn outside ordinary clothing for dirty work adj. - Involving only main features; Including everything.

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  • The overall aim is to provide a quick means of monitoring a range of useful sources with minimum effort.
  • The overall cost
  • The overall pattern of his life
  • They're sticking with a company police for what they call the overall safety of customers and workers.
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