overview

noun

over·​view ˈō-vər-ˌvyü 

: 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

Pretty much every astronaut experiences this phenomenon, which is known as the overview effect, a term coined in 1987 by space philosopher Frank White. — Mike Wall, Space.com, 16 Oct. 2026

The issue that wealthy investors run into with standard tax-loss harvesting is that fewer and fewer losses become available to harvest over time, according to an overview of TALS from advisor research platform Kitces. — Eric Rosenbaum, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026

Vibrant and detailed illustrations map out the way, from a section about grilling equipment to an overview of Korean herbs. — Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026

The 2026 Global Counterspace Capabilities Report, published by the nonprofit Secure World Foundation and based on publicly available information, helps provide an overview of potential space weapons. — Stephanie Liechtenstein, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1916, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for overview

• amadou
• avenue
• ballyhoo
• baraboo
• barbecue
• barbeque
• bugaboo
• cabildo
• caribou
• cockatoo
• detinue
• devalue

Kids Definition

overview

noun

over·​view ˈō-vər-ˌvyü 

: a general survey : summary