big picture
Overall view, essentially
The big picture is the overall situation or most important aspects of something, as opposed to minor details: Let's step back and look at the big picture.
Someone who sees the big picture understands how parts fit together and what matters most.
Often used to redirect attention from specifics to strategy or context: Don't get lost in the weeds—focus on the big picture.
Including all elements
- integrativeCombining into a whole
- systemicAffecting an entire structure
- interconnectedJoined in multiple ways
- gestaltIntegrated perceptual whole
totality · wholeness · unified · cohesive · all-encompassing · interdisciplinary · multifaceted · synergistic
Condensed version of content
- summaryCondensed account of essentials
- outlineSummary of key elements
- sketchHasty informal drawing
- frameworkUnderlying support system
roadmap · blueprint · schema · layout · plan · diagram · schematic · map
Predetermined course of action
- long-termLasting extended period
- planningArranging for future events
- foresightAbility to anticipate futures
- endgameConcluding phase of competition
master plan · playbook · approach · grand scheme · priorities · objectives · goals · milestones
Attitude toward the future
- forecastPrediction of future conditions
- projectionSomething that extends outward
- futureTime still to come
- aspirationStrong desire for achievement
imagination · dream · ambition · possibility · potential · horizon · tomorrow · forward-thinking
comprehensive
Including all elements
- integrativeCombining into a whole
- systemicAffecting an entire structure
- interconnectedJoined in multiple ways
gestalt · totality · wholeness · unified · cohesive · all-encompassing · interdisciplinary · multifaceted · synergistic · aggregate
synopsis
Condensed version of content
framework · roadmap · blueprint · schema · layout · plan · diagram · schematic · map · snapshot
gameplan
Predetermined course of action
- long-termLasting extended period
- planningArranging for future events
- foresightAbility to anticipate futures
endgame · master plan · playbook · approach · grand scheme · priorities · objectives · goals · milestones · trajectory
outlook
Attitude toward the future
- forecastPrediction of future conditions
- projectionSomething that extends outward
- futureTime still to come
aspiration · imagination · dream · ambition · possibility · potential · horizon · tomorrow · forward-thinking · long-range
- perspectivesviewpoints, viewpoint, point of view, POV, opinions
- workplace metaphorsglass ceiling, ladder, climbing, pipeline, low-hanging fruit
- big pictureoverview, broad view, holistic view, global view, bird's eye view
- Big Picture Viewsbird's-eye, panoramic, aerial, overview, wide shot
- top-downhierarchy, pyramid, chain of command, command structure, trickle-down
- holismwholeness, interconnectedness, holism, oneness, totality
big picturedetails
Specific pieces of information
minutiae · fine print · particulars · nitty-gritty · specifics
big pictureshortsighted
Unable to see ahead
short-term thinking · nearsightedness · day-to-day · myopia · tunnel vision