as a whole
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Meaning · English
Considering all parts together
Literally: in its entirety
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Examples
Your essay has some mistakes, but as a whole it is very good.Bài luận của bạn có vài lỗi, nhưng tổng thể thì làm rất tốt.
Tatoeba sentence #17144 (CC BY 2.0 FR, tatoeba.org, retrieved 2026-07-31)
Sources & notes
Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-30; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “as a whole” mean?
Considering all parts together Literally: in its entirety
Is “as a whole” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.