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overview

American  
[oh-ver-vyoo] / ˈoʊ vərˌvyu /

noun

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

overview British  
/ ˈəʊvəˌvjuː /

noun

  1. a general survey

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Etymology

Origin of overview

First recorded in 1540–50; over- + view

Example Sentences

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When provided separately with an overview of the story via text to his phone, he responded simply: “Can talk after 3/31.”

From Salon • Mar. 30, 2026

Many advisers offer a free introductory meeting to provide a general overview of how they’d manage your money.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

He said she had to wait some time for the inquest to begin and the coroner then gave a brief overview of the schoolboy's disappearance and death.

From BBC • Jan. 22, 2026

Readers will find here a crisp, well-written and insightful account of Augustine’s life and works, the best recent overview for a general audience.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 19, 2025

Provides a general overview of the book itself.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin

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