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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Below, find a few of the most popular ones with an overview of each service’s offerings and availability. 9. Sara Coughlin, SELF, 23 Dec. 2024 Earlier this year, Jan Bourgois and his colleagues at Ghent University in Belgium published an overview of these attempts in Experimental Physiology. Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 16 Dec. 2024 The costume designer’s research began with a general overview of Dylan’s style, with Phillips pinpointing the archetypes of his wardrobe throughout the 1960s. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024 Then there are weekly overviews like the other planners here, broken down by hours with spots for that day's goals, and weekly notes and expenses. Medea Giordano, WIRED, 21 Dec. 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 5 Jan. 2025.

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overview

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