overview

noun

over·​view ˈō-vər-ˌvyü 

: a general survey : summary

Examples of overview in a Sentence

I was asked to give an overview of the company's sales figures.

This book provides a broad overview of American history.

Recent Examples on the Web

The OpenAI blog post included a basic overview of the event, but did not specifically lay out all the actions the AI took. — Emily Forlini, Fortune, 24 July 2026

Read on for an overview of the most notable places in Damon’s real estate portfolio, including a record-breaking Brooklyn penthouse. — Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 24 July 2026

Ecological overview In ecology the environment consists of living organisms and nonliving elements—such as air, water, soil, and climate—that surround and interact with one another. — Aman Kumar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026

The app’s home page gives an overview of items to ship, messages from buyers, and due price revisions. — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 24 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1916, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for overview

• amadou
• avenue
• ballyhoo
• baraboo
• barbecue
• barbeque
• bugaboo
• cabildo
• caribou
• cockatoo
• detinue
• devalue

Kids Definition

overview

noun

over·​view ˈō-vər-ˌvyü 

: a general survey : summary