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Noun: overview  'ow-vu(r),vyoo
  1. A general summary of a subject
    "the treasurer gave a brief overview of the financial consequences";
    - helicopter view
Verb: overview  'ow-vu(r),vyoo
  1. Give or provide a brief summary or overview
    "The professor overviewed the main points of the lecture before diving into the details"

Derived forms: overviewed, overviewing, overviews

Type of: summary, sum-up, wrap-up

Encyclopedia: Overview