overview

American  

[oh-ver-vyoo] / ˈoʊ vərˌvyu /

noun

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

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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

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

From Barron's

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

From Barron's

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.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

From Los Angeles Times

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

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

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