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 brief overview of five states in the West that are considering (or have already enacted) new or unique rules for shed hunters.
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Kris Millgate, Outdoor Life, 5 Feb. 2025
More than 13 million hens have been lost or slaughtered since December after the bird flu outbreak, according to the Agriculture Department’s latest egg markets overview.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC News, 4 Feb. 2025
The drive to the resort provides a nice overview of Ubud, the closest town to Sayan, which is lined with shops and cafes (and a popular market) just steps from working rice paddies and local Hindu temples and shrines.
—Tim Chan, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Jan. 2025
By providing a detailed overview of cryptographic implementations, CBOMs can empower organizations to identify and mitigate potential vulnerabilities more efficiently, thereby strengthening their security posture.
—Skip Sanzeri, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
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Kris Millgate, Outdoor Life, 5 Feb. 2025
More than 13 million hens have been lost or slaughtered since December after the bird flu outbreak, according to the Agriculture Department’s latest egg markets overview.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC News, 4 Feb. 2025
The drive to the resort provides a nice overview of Ubud, the closest town to Sayan, which is lined with shops and cafes (and a popular market) just steps from working rice paddies and local Hindu temples and shrines.
—Tim Chan, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Jan. 2025
By providing a detailed overview of cryptographic implementations, CBOMs can empower organizations to identify and mitigate potential vulnerabilities more efficiently, thereby strengthening their security posture.
—Skip Sanzeri, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overview
Noun
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The Cybertruck, according to the autopsy summary, caught fire and fully burned.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
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Federal officials review cost summaries, floor plans and other information to determine that rate.—
Emily Badger,
New York Times,
14 Feb. 2025
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The outline provides guardrails, keeping the narrative focused and purposeful.—
JD Barker,
Rolling Stone,
24 Feb. 2025
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This spacious pouch has all the classic features of the brand’s other functional bags, but this iteration is decorated with a rich, silky red sheen, complete with the subtle outline of a snake.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Feb. 2025
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That includes ticket sales, courses, livestreams and paid memberships, according to a survey conducted by Patreon, a Substack competitor.—
Zach Vallese,
CNBC,
23 Feb. 2025
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According to a YouGov survey published in October last year, 48 percent of 1,122 Americans identify as people-pleasers.—
Mark Joseph,
Newsweek,
23 Feb. 2025
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“Overview.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overview. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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