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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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This course will provide an in-depth overview of information security covering the alarming and amusing implications of our digital age.
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Deb Harvell, Arkansas Online, 11 May 2025
Her publication 'Fashion China' (Thames & Hudson, 2015) was the first title to offer an overview of the phenomenon of contemporary Chinese fashion designers.
—Gemma A. Williams, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
The Naperville City Council received an overview of the upcoming expert panel, which will be hosted by the Urban Land Institute (ULI), at its meeting Tuesday night.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2025
Students and school officials led the group on a tour of classrooms and an overview of the academic programs.
—Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 2 May 2025
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Deb Harvell, Arkansas Online, 11 May 2025
Her publication 'Fashion China' (Thames & Hudson, 2015) was the first title to offer an overview of the phenomenon of contemporary Chinese fashion designers.
—Gemma A. Williams, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
The Naperville City Council received an overview of the upcoming expert panel, which will be hosted by the Urban Land Institute (ULI), at its meeting Tuesday night.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2025
Students and school officials led the group on a tour of classrooms and an overview of the academic programs.
—Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 2 May 2025
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“Overview.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overview. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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overview
noun
over·view
ˈō-vər-ˌvyü 
: a general survey : summary
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