As a whole

adverb

Considering everything together, not just each part separately.

The company as a whole is doing well, though some departments are struggling.
Visual representation of "as a whole" - Considering everything together, not just each part separately.

Often appears as...

  • the team as a whole
  • the country as a whole
adverb

Applies to the group or unit, not to the individual parts or members.

As a whole, the class performed better than expected on the exam.
Visual representation of "as a whole" - Applies to the group or unit, not to the individual parts or members.

Often appears as...

  • the group as a whole
  • the family as a whole

Usage tips

Academic

adverb

Considering everything together, not just each part separately.

The company as a whole is doing well, though some departments are struggling.
Visual representation of "as a whole" - Considering everything together, not just each part separately.

Often appears as...

  • the team as a whole
  • the country as a whole
adverb

Applies to the group or unit, not to the individual parts or members.

As a whole, the class performed better than expected on the exam.
Visual representation of "as a whole" - Applies to the group or unit, not to the individual parts or members.

Often appears as...

  • the group as a whole
  • the family as a whole

Usage tips

Academic

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "as a whole"
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Holistic View

Use 'as a whole' to emphasize looking at all aspects of something, rather than parts.

Illustration for Holistic View
The festival was a success as a whole, despite minor issues.
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General Assessment

Ideal for summarizing the general performance or state of something.

Illustration for General Assessment
Her work as a whole was commendable, though some details needed correction.
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Contrasting Parts

Can highlight a contrast between the overall condition and specific elements.

Illustration for Contrasting Parts
The book was great as a whole, although some chapters were slow.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Holistic View

Use 'as a whole' to emphasize looking at all aspects of something, rather than parts.

Illustration for Holistic View
The festival was a success as a whole, despite minor issues.
LampPro Tip 2/3

General Assessment

Ideal for summarizing the general performance or state of something.

Illustration for General Assessment
Her work as a whole was commendable, though some details needed correction.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Contrasting Parts

Can highlight a contrast between the overall condition and specific elements.

Illustration for Contrasting Parts
The book was great as a whole, although some chapters were slow.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Holistic View

Use 'as a whole' to emphasize looking at all aspects of something, rather than parts.

Illustration for Holistic View
The festival was a success as a whole, despite minor issues.
LampPro Tip 2/3

General Assessment

Ideal for summarizing the general performance or state of something.

Illustration for General Assessment
Her work as a whole was commendable, though some details needed correction.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Contrasting Parts

Can highlight a contrast between the overall condition and specific elements.

Illustration for Contrasting Parts
The book was great as a whole, although some chapters were slow.
Visual representation of the word "As a whole"

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