noun
overview
OH-vuh-vyoo
noun
1
A short summary that covers the main points of something without going into detail.
"The report opens with a brief overview of the findings."
"Let me give you an overview of the project before we dive in."
How to Use Overview
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA general summary that gives you the big picture.
Common pairings
brief overview
general overview
give an overview
Word Forms
overviewed past tense, overviews plural, overviews singular
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Etymology
From over- + view.