bird's-eye

adjective

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as in general
relating to the main elements and not to specific details a bird's-eye look at the current situation in that part of the world

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  1. general
  2. overall
  3. broad
Adjective
  • Last season, the Royals inducted Jackson alongside former general managers Cedric Tallis and John Schuerholz.
    — Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 15 Mar. 2025
  • Fort Worth Star-Telegram Lillie Davidson is a general assignment reporter for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram and a TCU student studying journalism (Go Frogs!).
    — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of general
Adjective
  • Watkins was a raw, though scratchy, wide forward, prolific at youth team level but erratic in his overall game.
    — Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 13 Mar. 2025
  • What do these cuts mean for the millions of students who rely on federal financial aid, the schools that depend on federal funding, and the overall health of the U.S. education system?
    — Scott White, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of overall
Adjective
  • The move, part of a broader effort to streamline federal operations and reduce costs, could have far-reaching consequences for the department's ability to function effectively, particularly in areas like financial aid processing and customer service.
    — Scott White, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
  • By engaging in a broader economic dialogue, Washington and Beijing can help prevent a wider fragmentation of global trade.
    — Myron Brilliant, TIME, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of broad
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