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big picture

big pic·ture
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [big pik-cher]
    • /bɪg ˈpɪk tʃər/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [big pik-cher]
    • /bɪg ˈpɪk tʃər/

Definitions of big picture words

  • noun big picture a broad, overall view or perspective of an issue or problem. 1
  • noun big picture Used other than as an idiom: see big,‎ picture. 0
  • noun big picture The totality of a situation. 0
  • noun big picture (Britain, dated) The main film in a double feature. 0
  • noun big picture (Slang) (Can we verify(+) this sense?) The movies or movie theaters. 0

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Parts of speech for Big picture

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big picture popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

big picture usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for big picture

noun big picture

  • approach — When you approach something, you get closer to it.
  • attack — To attack a person or place means to try to hurt or damage them using physical violence.
  • idea — any conception existing in the mind as a result of mental understanding, awareness, or activity.
  • picture — a visual representation of a person, object, or scene, as a painting, drawing, photograph, etc.: I carry a picture of my grandchild in my wallet.

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