overview

noun

over·​view ˈō-vər-ˌvyü How to pronounce overview (audio)
: 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.
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The filing also discusses regulatory changes, including Medicare reimbursement adjustments, and provides an overview of the company's strategy to continue acquiring outpatient physical therapy practices and expanding its industrial injury prevention services. Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024 Your iCloud settings and an overview of your current data usage are there. PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024 For example, clicking on Brian Kavanagh, who is running for re-election to represent New York State Senate District 27, Perplexity provides an overview including his background, key platform issues, and suggested questions related to his particular issues or initiatives he is involved in. David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024 These overviews pull information from various sources across the web, presenting users with an amalgamated answer and links to further resources. Prashant Puri, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for overview 

Word History

First Known Use

1588, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of overview was in 1588

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“Overview.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overview. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

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overview

noun
over·​view ˈō-vər-ˌvyü How to pronounce overview (audio)
: a general survey : summary
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