[all in
all(2)] or [in all] {adv. phr.} When everything is thought about; in summary;
altogether.
All in all, it was a pleasant day's cruise.
All in all, the
pilot of an airplane must have many abilities and years of experience before he
can be appointed.
Compare: ON THE WHOLE 1.
Counting the balls on the green,
we have six golf balls in all.
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