[1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

whole \whole\, n.
   1. the entire thing; the entire assemblage of parts;
      totality; all of a thing, without defect or exception; a
      thing complete in itself.
      1913 webster

            this not the whole of life to live,
            nor all of death to die.              --j.
                                                  montgomery.
      1913 webster

   2. a regular combination of parts; a system.
      1913 webster

            parts answering parts shall slide into a whole.
                                                  --pope.
      1913 webster

   committee of the whole. see under committee.

   upon the whole, considering all things; taking everything
      into account; in view of all the circumstances or
      conditions.
      1913 webster

   syn: totality; total; amount; aggregate; gross.
        1913 webster
see also:
committee of the whole committee upon the whole 

Committee >> C Words
Committee, definition of term: Committee
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Whole >> W Words
Whole, definition of term: Whole
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Whole Number >> W Words
Whole Number, definition of term: Whole Number
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Whole Kit >> W Words
Whole Kit, definition of term: Whole Kit
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Joint Committee >> J Words
Joint Committee, definition of term: Joint Committee
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