Meaning
on the whole
- Taking everything into consideration; overall or as a whole.
In a sentence
Il film era lungo, ma nell'insieme è stato piacevole.
The movie was long, but on the whole it was pleasant.
Nell'insieme, il progetto ha ottenuto risultati molto positivi.
Overall, the project achieved very positive results.
Ci sono stati piccoli problemi, ma nell'insieme siamo soddisfatti.
There were minor issues, but on the whole we are satisfied.
Usage notes
- A discourse marker typically placed at the start or end of a clause to express an overall judgment.