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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It was produced by federal prosecutors in the Southern District of New York and provides an even more detailed overview of other interviews conducted by the New York State Attorney’s Office and the FBI with victims, witnesses and people associated with Epstein. Julie K. Brown, Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 2026 Design and site overview plans are expected to be presented sometime this month. Samuel O’Neal 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Feb. 2026 Here’s an overview of what to expect in the days ahead. Anthony Franze, San Antonio Express-News, 2 Feb. 2026 Research has shown that many readers today greatly value quick overviews of any article, before the reader considers whether to dive into the article’s full text. IEEE Spectrum, 30 Jan. 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 Feb. 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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