overview

noun

over·​view ˈō-vər-ˌvyü How to pronounce overview (audio)
: 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.
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Staff Guidance provides an overview of the requirements of QC 1000 and staff guidance for firms about how to comply with the standard, while AS 2901 Staff Guidance addresses responding to engagement deficiencies in an auditor’s report. Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024 In 2009, Kölliker hired entomologist Joël Meunier, who continues to study earwigs at the University of Tours in France and recently wrote an overview of the biology and social life of earwigs for the Annual Review of Entomology. Tim Vernimmen, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Nov. 2024 The content is intended to provide an overview of Tampa Bay Wave’s achievements and its impact on the tech ecosystem. Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024 The filing also discusses regulatory changes, including Medicare reimbursement adjustments, and provides an overview of the company's strategy to continue acquiring outpatient physical therapy practices and expanding its industrial injury prevention services. Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for overview 

Word History

First Known Use

1588, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of overview was in 1588

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“Overview.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overview. Accessed 7 Dec. 2024.

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overview

noun
over·​view ˈō-vər-ˌvyü How to pronounce overview (audio)
: a general survey : summary
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