Synonyms of overview

overview

noun

as in summary

a general explanation or description of something

I was asked to give an overview of the company's sales figures.

This book provides a broad overview of American history.

Related Words

• summary
• outline
• survey
• review
• synopsis
• brief
• summation
• recap
• summarization
• recapitulation
• sketch
• résumé
• précis
• syllabus
• abstract
• wrap-up
• sum
• tabloid
• capsule
• aperçu
• abridgment
• digest
• abbreviation
• condensation
• bowdlerization

Dissimilar Words

• expansion
• enlargement
• elaboration
• amplification

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of overview

Custer State Park Visitor Center A 20-minute film at the visitor center provides a sweeping overview of the park’s flora, fauna, and features. — Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 5 Aug. 2026

The report provides an overview of Philly’s drinking water from source to tap. — Christine Kirchhoff, The Conversation, 30 July 2026

One in 15 overviews cited one of Meta’s big social networks, the research found. — Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Ecological overview In ecology the environment consists of living organisms and nonliving elements—such as air, water, soil, and climate—that surround and interact with one another. — Aman Kumar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026