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Definition of overview

overview

/ˈoʊ.vɚˌvjuː/
o · ver · view
Plural:overviews
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Past Simple:overviewed
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Past Participle:overviewed
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Present Participle:overviewing
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• noun

1

A general summary, review, or survey of a subject or situation without going into minor details.

Example

"The professor began the semester with a brief overview of modern European history."

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• verb

1

To give or provide a general summary or comprehensive survey of a topic.

Example

"The introductory chapter overviews the primary methodologies used in contemporary linguistics."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 16th century as a compound of 'over-' and 'view'; the modern sense of a general summary or comprehensive survey was popularized in the early 20th century as a loan translation of the German 'Überblick'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Overview. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/overview
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