overview

noun

over·​view ˈō-vər-ˌvyü How to pronounce overview (audio)
Synonyms of overviewnext
: 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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There will be an overview of efforts to expand native pollinator habitat in Solana Beach and a presentation by fire-ecology expert Greg Ruben, owner of California’s Own Native Landscape Design. Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026 Working with a tax relief company Some taxpayers choose to work with a tax relief company, such as those included in our overview of the Best Tax Relief Companies of 2026. Deane Biermeier, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026 William Allen, Gary city engineer, gave an overview of the changes. Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026 To load things promptly on a search page, the overview uses faster Gemini Flash models when possible (which appears to be most of the time). ArsTechnica, 7 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for overview

Word History

First Known Use

1916, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of overview was in 1916

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“Overview.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overview. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.

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overview

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

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