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.

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• expansion
• enlargement
• elaboration
• amplification

Examples of overview in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Jarrett Gross of the blog Automate Construction has a good overview of the project on his YouTube channel. —Adam Williams, New Atlas, 4 Oct. 2024

Particularly on quantitative topics like wages, working hours and occupational health & safety, the CAF can provide a comprehensive overview of legal non-compliances and risks. —Janet Mensink, Sourcing Journal, 3 Oct. 2024

After the dedication, Gentry brought a pop-up exhibit to the Frank Garrett Multi-Service Center that gives an overview of African Americans in San Antonio history. —Staff Writer, San Antonio Express-News, 29 Sep. 2024

Kaspersky provided the following image that provides an overview. —Dan Goodin, Ars Technica, 23 Sep. 2024