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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This gives interns an overview of the different aspects of your organization and the opportunities that exist within it. Mark Morgan, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025 Overdose trainings fight ‘stigma’ The trainings begin with an overview of the scale of the overdose and opioid problem, including data specific to Missouri. Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2025 Our course provides an overview of common passive income streams, from creating digital products like printables to selling merchandise online using print-on-demand services. Cnbc Make It Staff, CNBC, 19 May 2025 The overview effect is a phenomenon known to occur for those lucky enough to travel beyond the bounds of our gravity well, in which the view of our planet from space changes one's perception of his or home planet and humanity. Josh Dinner, Space.com, 13 May 2025 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 28 May. 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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