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

An overview Most of Los Angeles City Council, including its progressive members, have endorsed Bass, according to the mayor’s campaign announcements earlier this year. — Paris Barraza, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026

It’s called the Navier-Stokes problem, and Fortune’s Jeremy Khan provides a detailed overview here. — Emily Forlini, Fortune, 10 Sep. 2026

The information ranges from a broad overview of how a team could fare this season to other more specific tidbits regarding particular players and roster construction. — Jeff Howe, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

The scenic, 40-minute custom tour on the 1940s aircraft includes roundtrip transportation in the resort's Mercedes-Maybach, an expert overview and exploration of the historic events, and a memorial flight pass over Pearl Harbor. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Sep. 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