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I was asked to give an overview of the company's sales figures.
This book provides a broad overview of American history.
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Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 13 June 2025
Very few details are locked in, but senators received an overview of the general direction the provisions in the bill are taking.
—Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 12 June 2025
The quick list Here's an overview of our best beginner binoculars.
—Matt Morris, Space.com, 6 June 2025
The interface supports Gantt charts and Kanban boards, giving you a clear visual overview of timelines and workflows.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 21 May 2025
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“Overview.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overview. Accessed 21 Jun. 2025.
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overview
noun
over·view
ˈō-vər-ˌvyü 
: a general survey : summary
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