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

Instead, results from multiple clocks combined with functional health metrics such as VO2max, a measure of respiratory health, will provide a more accurate overview. — Juergen Eckhardt, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026

In his first trade interview in his new role, Zameczkowski sat down with The Hollywood Reporter on the sidelines of APOS, Asia’s leading media and entertainment summit, to give an overview of Disney’s current strategy in the streaming sector’s most diverse but fastest-growing major region. — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 22 June 2026

Here's an overview of his storied career. — Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 22 June 2026

While Ratia offers a general overview, keep in mind that building a porch is not a beginner DIY project. — Perri Ormont Blumberg, Architectural Digest, 19 June 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