overview

[ oh-ver-vyoo ]

noun

1. a general outline of a subject or situation; survey or summary.

overview

/ ˈəʊvəˌvjuː /

noun

1. a general survey

Word History and Origins

Origin of overview¹

First recorded in 1540–50; over- + view

Example Sentences

“We’ll make sure our baristas have the tools and time to craft great drinks every time, delivered personally to each customer,” Niccol wrote in his overview of the “Back to Starbucks” plan.

From Salon

The charity said it has written to the National Audit Office, the Public Accounts Committee and Chancellor Rachel Reeves with a detailed overview of the findings and the contracts involved.

From BBC

Goldstein opts for the Wikipedia overview.

From Los Angeles Times

Later, he will broadcast "The Lost Lennon Tapes," an overview of Lennon’s unreleased recordings, as well as Mintz’s finest contribution to our understanding of the ex-Beatle’s creative legacy.

From Salon

In the final presentation, Clarkson laid out a broad overview of one key aspect of the NAR strategy “to master the tools of electoral democracy in order to erode and to end it.”

From Salon

Related Words

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