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    o·ver·view
    /ˈōvərˌvyo͞o/

    noun

    • 1. a general review or summary of a subject: "a critical overview of the scientific issues of our time"

    verb

    • 1. give a general review or summary of: "the report overviews the needs of the community"

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  2. The meaning of OVERVIEW is a general survey : summary. How to use overview in a sentence.

  3. OVERVIEW definition: 1. a short description of something that provides general information about it, but no details: 2…. Learn more.

  4. An overview is a general summary of something. An overview gives the big picture, while leaving out the minor details.

  5. An overview of a situation is a general understanding or description of it as a whole.

  6. a short description of something which provides general information about it, but no details: provide/give/offer an overview of sth This chart provides an overview of sales for the past six months. a broad/general/brief overview I'll give you a brief overview of what the job involves.

  7. Definition of overview noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  8. 1. overview - a general summary of a subject; "the treasurer gave a brief overview of the financial consequences". summary, sum-up - a brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form; "he gave a summary of the conclusions".