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

With titles like Pictures of the hundred beauties of flowerland, these guidebooks contained information on correct etiquette with courtesans, along with an overview of fees and tips. — H.m.a. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 30 Oct. 2026

Robert Alonso, Memorial Healthcare System’s Vice President of Strategic Planning, presented the Memorial board with a detailed overview of Strum’s accomplishments before its Tuesday vote. — Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026

Part one gave a broad overview of the gallery’s history, and part two looked at CEO Marc Glimcher’s courting of Silicon Valley billionaires and his forays into art-tech collaborations. — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 28 Oct. 2026

The 14-song set list provided a nifty overview of the breadth of her musical influences, veering from mountain music to her key country efforts to her crossover material and to the spiritual themes that invariably informed her work. — Tom Roland, Billboard, 27 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