overview

[oh-ver-vyoo]

noun

1. a general outline of a subject or situation; survey or summary.

overview

/ ˈəʊvəˌvjuː /

noun

1. a general survey

Word History and Origins

Origin of overview¹

First recorded in 1540–50; over- + view

Example Sentences

Here is an overview of the tumult -- and the varying responses:

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Traditional media face threats from chatbots and Google's AI overviews, which regurgitate content without users visiting original sites, eroding traffic and revenue.

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We were offered both an overview of Roman sculpture of the Imperial period and insight into types of collecting from the 17th through the 19th century.

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“At some point I lose overview of who I am and who the role is,” she says.

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Mr. McCartney opens the book with a brief overview of his life immediately after the Beatles.

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Related Words

• analysis 
• audit 
• critique 
• examination 
• sketch 
• synopsis