overview

Meaning

Noun

1. A brief summary, as of a book or a presentation.
2. (rare) A view from above.
3. (obsolete) An inspection.

Verb

To engage in an overview; to provide a brief summary.

Synonyms

survey

summary

synopsis

review

pitch

abstract

round-up

conspectus

outline

panorama

resume

roundup

scene

sum

summarize

sum up

table

total

totality

view

abridged form

digest outline

general picture

general situation

general survey

whole

grand veiw

amount

body

commentary

compendium

digest

general idea

general view

Translations

Übersicht

Überblick

synthèse

aperçu

synopsis

résumé

abrégé

vue d’ensemble

visión general

breviarium

sommario

vista generale

overzicht

Zusammenfassung

επισκόπηση

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈəʊ.vəˌvjuː/

Etymology

From over- + view.