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

All the Presidents’ Wars is more a historical overview than an attempt to break new ground, but Bergen does make valuable contributions to the general understanding of key episodes in the war on terror. — Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026

You get personalized daily suggested workouts that adapt automatically based on your recovery and performance, and morning reports which deliver an overview of sleep quality and training outlook. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 18 Aug. 2026

College Ave overview Founded in 2014, College Ave is an online lender that specializes in student loans and student loan refinancing. — Rebecca Safier, USA Today, 17 Aug. 2026

Here’s an overview of the schools these daughters and sons of royalty will attend when the new school year begins in September. — Séraphine Roger, Vanity Fair, 16 Aug. 2026