big picture
collocation in Englishmeaningsofbigandpicture
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big
adjective
uk/bɪɡ/us/bɪɡ/
large in size ...
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picture
noun
uk/ˈpɪk.tʃər/us/ˈpɪk.tʃɚ/
a drawing, painting, ...
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(Definition ofbigandpicturefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
Examplesofbig picture
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The analysis of political change manages to be subtle and detailed without losing sight of thebigpicture.
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We will describe each library module in detail in the following subsections, but we will start by providing an overview of thebigpicture.
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Seeing thebigpicture: integration of image cues in the primate visual system.
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One constantly needs to balance thebigpicturewith attention to regional and country specificity, as well as to weave together episodes and long-term processes.
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In order to do so, it is important for ecological economists to always keep the 'bigpicture' in view.
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Opportunities once in a while to stand back and assess the 'bigpicture' are precious.
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The focus here is on the "bigpicture," the broad trends within the economy, and two main "storylines" are identified.
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Thus, we think that our interpolations do not distort thebigpicturefor which we are looking.
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It is only in looking at the theory of allegories that it becomes difficult to see 'thebigpicture' of what underlies their approach.
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As well as the 'bigpicture' of welfare this book is comprehensive in detail.
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Thebigpictureslides slowly to the sidelines, addressed in terms comprehensible only to other historians, in brief introductions and still briefer conclusions.
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A belief in the wholesome transformation wrought by capitalism on the economic role of women has provided early-modern women's history with an alluringbigpicture.
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Then, the group leader facilitates a discussion of "bigpicture" issues such as incompetence/confidence, perfectionism/fallibility, and guilt/absolution.
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To depict one's inner feeling, one has to draw a whole series of little pictures, in order to achieve the overallbigpicture.
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We conclude by returning from thebigpictureto more local outcomes of this study.
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The following key issues were agreed upon as the "bigpicture" areas that all studies should aim to address.
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The book begins with three chapters that, in addition to reporting specific research findings, address both methodological and 'bigpicture' issues.
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In other words, the risk is to lose thebigpicturein focusing on intra-family land rights.
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