1. a general summary or broad view of a subject or situation

1. to give a general summary or broad view of something
Usage: less common than noun form

Examples

• The professor gave an overview of the course on the first day.
• I need a quick overview of the project before the meeting.
• The report provides an overview of current market trends.
• Can you overview the main points from yesterday’s discussion?
• The book begins with an overview of American history.
• She will overview the budget proposal at tomorrow’s presentation.
• The overview helped me understand the complex topic better.