overview (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈoʊvərˌvjuː/

Definition

A general review or summary of a topic or subject.

Examples

• The report provides a brief overview of the company's financial performance.

• The documentary offered a fascinating overview of ancient Egyptian civilization.

• Can you give me an overview of the project plan before we start?

How to Use overview

overview of (prepositional phrase)

A general summary concerning a particular subject. — "The presentation included an overview of the new software features."

Synonyms of overview

Words with a similar meaning to overview:

• summary
• outline
• survey
• retrospective

Antonyms of overview

Words with the opposite meaning to overview:

• detail
• in-depth analysis

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