as in summary
a general explanation or description of something
I was asked to give an overview of the company's sales figures. This book provides a broad overview of American history.
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Recent Examples of overview
Here's an overview of the program: 👶 To be eligible, children must be born after Dec. 31, 2024, and before Jan. 1, 2029.
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Brittney Melton, NPR, 11 July 2025
The evening will start with an overview presentation followed by small-group discussions.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2025
An overview of guests seated at Newsweek's Travel & Tourism Summit on July held at The Shard in London, U.K. Newsweek via Dolly Shah Photography
Opening the summit, Amit Shah, executive vice president of Newsweek International, set the tone for the discussions.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 July 2025
Here is an overview of the main providers: AT&T Fiber
AT&T Fiber offers home internet plans in North Carolina.
—Kara McGinley, USA Today, 8 July 2025
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Brittney Melton, NPR, 11 July 2025
The evening will start with an overview presentation followed by small-group discussions.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2025
An overview of guests seated at Newsweek's Travel & Tourism Summit on July held at The Shard in London, U.K. Newsweek via Dolly Shah Photography
Opening the summit, Amit Shah, executive vice president of Newsweek International, set the tone for the discussions.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 July 2025
Here is an overview of the main providers: AT&T Fiber
AT&T Fiber offers home internet plans in North Carolina.
—Kara McGinley, USA Today, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overview
Noun
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The event is expected to attract more than 1.2 million fans and tourists, according to an economic impact summary released by the NYNJ Host Committee—the local body organizing the games—Bloomberg reported.—
India Brown,
Robb Report,
22 July 2025
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Here's a summary: Tencent leads with 52 apps compatible.—
Vivian Toh,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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The Journal reported that Trump's note featured typewritten text surrounded by the outline of a naked woman, complete with Trump's signature below the woman's waist, which appeared to mimic pubic hair.—
Sonam Sheth,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 July 2025
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Its edges are gently rounded, without the hard contrast-y outline of the macOS pointer.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
24 July 2025
Noun
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Instead, the district staff want to review feedback collected from the survey.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Once the field survey and design are completed, the information is then sent to the alderperson’s office, said Rutenbeck.—
Alyssa N. Salcedo,
jsonline.com,
30 July 2025
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“Overview.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overview. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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