overview
ˈəʊvəˌvjuː
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Definition of overview - Reverso English Dictionary

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Noun

1.
broad viewbroad, comprehensive view of a situation or area
  • From the hilltop, we had a complete overview of the valley.
outline summary synopsis
2.
literaturebrief summary of a book or presentation
  • The report included an overview of the main findings.
abstract summary synopsis
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Expressions with overview

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change in how astronauts see Earth after viewing it from space
Many astronauts describe the overview effect after returning from space.

Origin of overview

Middle English, over (above) + view (sight)

Terms with overview included in their meaning

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overview
brief account giving main points of something
quick overview
short statement that gives only the main points
assessment process
official examination or broad overview of options or materials
overview
overall understanding of a situation or concept
summary
general overview or summary of a topic
overview
providing a general overview
communication
brief summary or overview of a situation
overview
summary of current situation or issues

Examples of overview in a sentence

  • The guide offers an overview of the museum's exhibits.
  • The document provided an overview of the project.
  • He gave an overview of the novel's plot.

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  1. French:vue d'ensemble, résumé, ...
  2. German:Überblick, Übersicht, ...
  3. Italian:panoramica, sommario, ...
  4. Spanish:panorama, sinopsis, ...
  5. Portuguese:panorama, resumo, ...
  6. Chinese:全貌, 概述, ...
  7. Japanese:全景, 概要, ...
  8. Arabic:نَظْرَة عامَّة, موجَز, ...
  9. Hebrew:סְקִירָה, סְקִירָה כְּלָלִית, ...
  10. Russian:общий вид, краткое изложение, ...
  11. Ukrainian:загальний огляд, огляд, ...
  12. Hindi:समग्र दृष्टि, सारांश, ...
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