What does "as a whole" mean?

Used to relate to all the parts of something: altogether, on the whole

As a whole

Common synonyms include: across the board, all, all in all, all things considered, altogether, altogether.

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Used to relate to all the parts of something: altogether, on the whole idiomatic
"The sets are being sold as a whole, which affects the trade as a whole."

"The sets are being sold as a whole, which affects the trade as a whole."