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o·ver·view
(ō′vər-vyo͞o′)n.
1. A broad, comprehensive view; a survey.
2. A summary or review.
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overview
(ˈəʊvəˌvjuː)n
a general survey
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o•ver•view
(ˈoʊ vərˌvyu)n.
a general outline of a subject or situation; survey or summary.
[1540–50]
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| Noun | 1. | overview - a general summary of a subject; "the treasurer gave a brief overview of the financial consequences" |
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overview
noun survey, study, review, résumé, outline, summing-up, rundown, synopsis, précis The preface to the book is a historical overview of the welfare state.
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overview
nounA general or comprehensive view or treatment:
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