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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Get a general overview of palms, including historical significance, biology, morphology, stressors and how to best care for palms in the landscape. Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2025 Here’s an overview of the different types of RVs available. Joan Pabón, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2025 The filing includes a comprehensive overview of Exelon's financial performance, regulatory matters, environmental commitments, and future outlook in the energy sector. Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 12 Feb. 2025 Read the issue » The result was a little frightening in its modern sense of detachment; in its remote, authoritative rigor; and in its gimlet-eyed, Olympian overview of clearly sordid motives. Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 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 9 Mar. 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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