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overview

overview

74 3.8
A short summary of the main points of something
  • noun
  • /ˈoʊvərˌvju/
translation icon : resumen
  • Before we dive into the details, let me give you an overview of the main concepts we will cover.
  • provide an overview
  • a brief overview
  • present an overview

And then it has this like, overview of the whole area.

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Examples

  • Sure, they are important for an overview of the subject matter and can supplement a unit lesson.

    Academic text (2011)
  • I would like to take this opportunity to give you a quick overview.

  • We'll give an overview of their research.

  • Can you just give us an overview of what that world looks like?

  • Table 1 presents an overview of the results for the main content categories.

    Academic text (2011)
  • So here is an overview of my lipstick drawer.

  • So this is our first overview of plague in its three pandemics.

  • ETFF: Dr. Ryan, can you give us an overview of your work, as explored in your new book?

    Academic text (2011)
  • The following is an overview of the considerations and outcomes of the RPWG's work in establishing this program.

    Academic text (2011)
  • "The lords at Kzin will want a quick overview of events," Shayin-Mate went on.

    Fiction book (2001)

Synonyms

survey
vsoverview
580 3.1

A short summary that describes the main events or points

is a broad general account covering many aspects of a subject
summary
vsoverview
397 2.7

A short statement giving the main points without details

is a wider general account covering more aspects of a subject
big picture
vsoverview
106 3.4

A view of the whole situation that shows the most important parts

is a general descriptive account rather than only perspective
brief
vsoverview
67 4.2

A short written summary of a longer document

is less tied to condensing a single long document
rundown
vsoverview
65 3.9

A short report that gives the main points of an event or meeting

is a broad general account covering the whole subject
the bigger picture
vsoverview
58 3.7

A view of the whole situation and its most important facts rather than small details

is a general summary of a subject rather than highlighting context only
recap
vsoverview
52 3.2

A short summary of the main points at the end of a meeting or show

is a general account not limited to ending remarks
synopsis
vsoverview
23 4.7

A short summary of the main points of a book or article

is a general nontechnical account of the whole subject
abstract
vsoverview
  • Specialized
20 5.5

A short summary of the main points of a paper

is a general nontechnical account used across many contexts
review
vsoverview
5 1.9

A short summary that repeats the main points

serves as an initial or standalone general account rather than a repeat
brief overview
vsoverview
3 2.6

A short summary of the main points

is wider and less tightly condensed than that short statement
sum-up
vsoverview
1 3.9

A short description of the main points

is a broader descriptive account rather than a final wrap up
summarization
vsoverview
  • US
1 4.2

A short clear statement of the main points of a text

is the actual general account rather than the process of making one
conspectus
vsoverview
  • Formal
9.8

A short summary that gives an overall view of a subject

is a broader everyday account for general understanding

Antonyms

A careful study that looks at all parts of something

Compounds

A short summary of the main points

How Detailed

review
490 3.0
overview
74 3.8
outline
59 2.7
sketch
150 2.5

Surface Forms

overview singular
overviews plural

Morphology

overview = view (transparent) = over + view

The noun is directly built from 'over' + 'view' meaning a broad or general view, which maps clearly to 'a general summary or survey'. [Postprocessing: moved 'over' from base_words to prefix]

Etymology

Overview is made from over- ('above') and view ('a look'). Imagine standing above something and looking down to see the whole scene at once; that 'big picture' image is why an overview is a short, general summary of a subject.