as in summary
a general explanation or description of something
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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Recent Examples of overview
Here’s a general overview of how quickly the liver can heal in different scenarios:
After Alcohol Withdrawal
For individuals who stop drinking, the liver can begin to heal quickly, with improvements in liver function often observable within weeks.
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Robert Burakoff, Verywell Health, 6 Jan. 2025
Knight presented the board with a detailed overview of the organ’s history and musical attributes.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Jan. 2025
But just to give you an overview, this is our fifth edition of Soundstorm.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 27 Dec. 2024
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
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Robert Burakoff, Verywell Health, 6 Jan. 2025
Knight presented the board with a detailed overview of the organ’s history and musical attributes.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Jan. 2025
But just to give you an overview, this is our fifth edition of Soundstorm.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 27 Dec. 2024
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
See all Example Sentences for overview
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Below is a summary of key trends shaping the rum industry: Premiumization and Super-Premium Growth Consumers are increasingly seeking high-quality, premium rums, leading to a shift away from mass-market, lower-cost offerings.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
11 Jan. 2025
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On Wednesday, Ada County District Judge Steven Hippler issued an order sealing the full list, according to a public case summary.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Jan. 2025
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The broad outlines of other potential deals exist, though they are beset by major obstacles.—
Ned Temko,
The Christian Science Monitor,
16 Jan. 2025
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In addition to the release of hostages, the outline of the ceasefire agreement, which is not yet finalized, includes the gradual withdrawal of Israeli troops, a Palestinian prisoner exchange, an influx of humanitarian aid and the reopening of the Rafah Crossing, Hamas spokesperson Basim Naim said.—
Doha Madani,
NBC News,
16 Jan. 2025
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Internal affairs officials told the station brass, who sent surveys to a few dozen deputies asking whether the image was the symbol of a deputy gang or subgroup — and the deputies all said no.—
Keri Blakinger,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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The team administered surveys to students, staff and parents about bullying and conflict management in preparation for the program and a pair of second- through fifth-grade assemblies.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Overview.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overview. Accessed 26 Jan. 2025.
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