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I was asked to give an overview of the company's sales figures.
This book provides a broad overview of American history.
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An overview of the work being done in and around Torre dei Conti published in March 2025 displays maps and outlines several discoveries, including the skeletal remains of a man dating back to the 16th century dug up last year.
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Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 25 Nov. 2025
Cosmoprof Bologna offers attendees a comprehensive and international overview of the beauty industry — from formulation to retail.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 21 Nov. 2025
It’s been integrated into much more of the minutiae of tracking and can provide details and coaching while still offering a holistic overview of your wellness.
—PC Magazine, 17 Nov. 2025
These signals provide an overview of the motion and indicate how the body behaves.
—Azarang Asadi, The Conversation, 10 Nov. 2025
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Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 25 Nov. 2025
Cosmoprof Bologna offers attendees a comprehensive and international overview of the beauty industry — from formulation to retail.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 21 Nov. 2025
It’s been integrated into much more of the minutiae of tracking and can provide details and coaching while still offering a holistic overview of your wellness.
—PC Magazine, 17 Nov. 2025
These signals provide an overview of the motion and indicate how the body behaves.
—Azarang Asadi, The Conversation, 10 Nov. 2025
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“Overview.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overview. Accessed 3 Dec. 2025.
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overview
noun
over·view
ˈō-vər-ˌvyü 
: a general survey : summary
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