Synonyms for
Overview
Definition
An overview is a brief summary or a general outline of something.
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- provide an overview
- general overview
- brief overview
- detailed overview
- overview of the situation
- overview of the project
- overview of the findings
Word family
Usage note
An overview provides a general survey, not specific details. It is often used in business and academic contexts to introduce a topic or project.
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Example sentences
- The tour guide gave us an overview of the city's history.
- The CEO provided an overview of the company's financial performance.
- Before reading the book, I always like to read the overview on the back cover.
- The teacher gave a quick overview of the math lesson before starting the class.
- The brochure provided an overview of the resort's amenities and activities.
Quotes
The ability to simplify means to eliminate the unnecessary so that the necessary may speak.
An overview of a lesson is critical before students can begin to understand.
An overview is a powerful tool for clarity.