Definitions for overviewˈoʊ vərˌvyu
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
o•ver•viewˈoʊ vərˌvyu(n.)
a general outline of a subject or situation; survey or summary.
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Origin of overview:
1540–50
Princeton's WordNet
overview(noun)
a general summary of a subject
"the treasurer gave a brief overview of the financial consequences"
Kernerman English Learner's Dictionary
overview(noun)ˈoʊ vərˌvyu
a general description without details; = outline
She gave the class an overview of the course structure.
Wiktionary
overview(Noun)
A brief summary, as of a book or a presentation.
overview(Verb)
To engage in an overview; to provide a brief summary.
Origin: over + view
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