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

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

“Textbooks then provided merely an overview of different time periods of India, US, Japan or China without any in-depth knowledge about the society or culture.”

From BBC

The Brick presentation is instead a provocative sketch suggesting that a museum would do well to undertake a full historical overview of ecofeminist art from the last half a century.

From Los Angeles Times

An AI overview said that seeing a snake when you are down can be considered a positive omen, symbolizing transformation, rebirth and renewal.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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• examination
• sketch
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