bird's-eye

adjective

Definition of bird's-eyenext
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
  • During the intermissions, the composer, frail and racked with pain, remained sitting in the general manager’s box.
    Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2024
  • Probably best known as the longtime Dior executive who developed its fine jewelry and watch division, Nicolas has also worked at Cartier and Sotheby’s before becoming general manager of Printemps’ flagship Haussmann store in 2021.
    Miles Socha, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of general
Adjective
  • Our first test is UL's PCMark 10, which simulates a variety of real-world productivity and office workflows to measure overall system performance and also includes a storage subtest for the primary drive.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 16 Nov. 2024
  • The company continues to focus on returning to overall profitability and is pursuing strategic partnerships to strengthen long-term profitability.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of overall
Adjective
  • The truck Sanchez is driving is one of hundreds of such next-generation vehicles that are part of a small but growing electric-truck ecosystem taking shape in California ahead of broader zero emission mandates.
    Pat Maio, Orange County Register, 16 Nov. 2024
  • The agency also has broad oversight of a swath of consumer goods, including cosmetics, electronic cigarettes and most foods.
    Aleccia Washington, Twin Cities, 15 Nov. 2024
Definition of broad
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Thesaurus Entries Near bird's-eye

bird

bird's-eye

birdbrain

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