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

For families trying to understand who can file, what records to gather, and how Texas courts evaluate wrongful death economic damages, reviewing a plain-language overview of the Texas Wrongful Death Act is a solid starting point. — William Jones, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 June 2026

Oswego Assistant Administrator Madeleine Upham recently presented an overview of the document to the board. — Linda Girardi, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026

Instead, this month, tourists were greeted with a shuttered building and a scannable QR code that links to a five-paragraph overview of the park's African American history. — Marissa J. Lang, NPR, 26 June 2026

Norton’s privacy overview is the more comprehensive document and covers all aspects of its desktop security apps, family tools, and password manager. — Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 25 June 2026