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.
Recent Examples on the Web They may be inspired by the AI Audio overview to explore the source material deeper with the other tools in NotebookLM. Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2024 The mother has been banned from campus, the overview stated. Jason Green, The Mercury News, 6 Sep. 2024 Vice Mayor Kathy Webb, the city board's Ward 3 representative who was tapped as the task force's chair, gave her colleagues on the city board an overview of the group's findings and recommendations late last year. Joseph Flaherty, arkansasonline.com, 4 Sep. 2024 This article provides an overview of Cymbalta withdrawal, its symptoms, and how to stop taking it safely. Alex Yampolsky, Verywell Health, 13 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for overview 

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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 22 Sep. 2024.

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overview

noun
over·​view ˈō-vər-ˌvyü How to pronounce overview (audio)
: a general survey : summary
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