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 of systematic reviews also found associations with poorer general health. — The Conversation Us, Scientific American, 8 Aug. 2026

The app provides an overview of battery levels and menus for ambient sound controls. — Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 7 Aug. 2026

Google spent years trying to weave generative AI into its product line up, from Gemini in our Google Docs to AI overview in our search engines, and now Nano Banana 2 in Google Earth. — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2026

This Forest Service video provides a clear overview of the two approaches. — Murphy Woodhouse, NPR, 7 Aug. 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