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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The Justice Department attorney was given an overview of the public observation program and participated in a walkthrough of the ballot processing operations, Sanchez added. Terry Collins, USA Today, 10 June 2026 Documents are added to the Studio Panel, where infographics, quizzes, audio overviews, and other specialized outputs go. ArsTechnica, 8 June 2026 The trailer from the showcase follows a dedicated gameplay overview shown earlier this year. Jay Peters, The Verge, 7 June 2026 Previous studies have concluded that the overview effect helped astronauts and the people who heard their stories become more attuned to how human behavior has altered Earth. Susan Cosier, Scientific American, 6 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for overview

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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 11 Jun. 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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