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as a whole

As a complete unit, considering all aspects or components, as opposed to individual parts. I know she wants to take gymnastics lessons, but they're very expensive, and we need to do what's best for our family as a whole.

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as a whole

considering all parts together Unemployment here is much higher than for the country as a whole.

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as a whole

All parts or aspects considered, altogether, as in I like the play as a whole, though the second act seemed somewhat slow. [Early 1800s] Also see on the whole.

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as a whole

All parts or aspects considered; altogether: disliked the acting but enjoyed the play as a whole.

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