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

For those who need a refresher, here is an overview of the business that has already been conducted in the Premier League during the summer 2025 transfer window… so far. —Mark Carey, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2025

Content Creation Opportunities To be included in an AI overview your content has to be relevant and useful. —Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025

Here's an overview of the tariff situation hitting the U.S. spirit's sector: What are the EU tariffs? —Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Aug. 2025

On Wednesday, the day began with an overview of the incident, including an 11-minute detailed timeline of the moments before the helicopter and regional jet collided midair. —Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 31 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1588, 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