Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
as-a-whole
phrase
ˈæz ə hoʊl
Definition
Referring to something in its entirety or considered in total rather than in parts.
Examples
- When discussing the economy, it’s important to look at it as a whole rather than just focusing on individual sectors.
- The project was evaluated as a whole in order to understand its overall impact.
Meaning
The term ‘as-a-whole’ emphasizes an all-encompassing perspective, looking at the overall situation or entity rather than individual components.
Synonyms
- altogether
- in total
- in its entirety
- overall
