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.
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Recent Examples of overview
The document’s overview states that ICE reviewed fire protection, water supplies and wastewater and power systems at all of the sites.
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Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Feb. 2026
Each chapter provides credits, a synopsis, and — most delightfully for Reynolds enthusiasts — production histories and overviews of the films’ critical and popular responses.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 10 Feb. 2026
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
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Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Feb. 2026
Each chapter provides credits, a synopsis, and — most delightfully for Reynolds enthusiasts — production histories and overviews of the films’ critical and popular responses.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 10 Feb. 2026
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overview
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That’s the summary that quickly spread across tabloids and celebrity-news sites.—
Hillary Kelly,
The Atlantic,
13 Feb. 2026
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The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in the Miami Herald newsroom.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
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The film vaguely follows the basic outline of the first half of the novel, heavily streamlining the twisted tale of family strife and generational trauma into a more conventional tragic romance centered squarely on Catherine and Heathcliff.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
13 Feb. 2026
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For now, the tax agency advises taxpayers to rely on its outline for the rules when filing their returns this year.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Gatorland is the national’s most popular roadside attraction, according to a new survey that weighs TripAdvisor reviews, Instagram posts and worldwide Google searches.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 Feb. 2026
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Roughly the same share, 64%, think all retirement plans should allow the same investment options, the survey found.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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