overview

noun

Definition of overviewnext
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 This means that both quantitative (numbers, statistics, measurable data) and qualitative (interviews, surveys) research methods were used to provide a fuller, more well-rounded overview of the issue. — New Atlas, 24 Mar. 2025 The event will offer background and an overview of the EndurANT Movement, the resources being offered, including the podcast/show, events and webinars focused on grief, growth, and transformation. — Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025 Responding To Requests In this first stage, L&D primarily acts as an order taker: fulfilling requests from leaders, managers and the workforce without a strategic overview of what’s really needed or how it should be prioritized. — David James, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025 The report provides a comprehensive overview of the company's financial performance and condition. — Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 17 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for overview
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overview
  1. summary
  2. outline
  3. survey
Noun
  • Write your summary like a human, not a corporation.
    — Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
  • The subtleties of Baer’s composition in relationship to the flanks defy easy summary.
    — Sarah K. Rich, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2025
Definition of summary
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  • As Pagels portrays them, the evangelists were men of creative genius, using their defense of Jesus as an occasion to draft the outlines of a new world religion.
    — Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 1 Apr. 2025
  • But the device is shrouded in shadow, revealing only two joysticks and the outline of the central screen.
    — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2025
Definition of outline
Noun
  • According to a 2024 Deloitte survey, 86% of manufacturers have taken steps to mitigate risks in their supply chains, with 97% reconfiguring their sourcing strategies.
    — David Nour, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
  • About 84% of individual investors in the U.S. are interested in sustainable investing, according to a 2024 Morgan Stanley survey.
    — Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2025
Definition of survey

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