Overview (Noun)
Meaning
A general summary of a subject; "the treasurer gave a brief overview of the financial consequences".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The professor began the lecture by giving an overview of the historical period they would be studying.
- The manager provided an overview of the project's objectives and timelines to the new team members.
- Before diving into the details of the complicated software, the instructor gave a brief overview of its main features.
- The tour guide offered an overview of the city's layout and main attractions before starting the guided tour.
- The researcher presented a comprehensive overview of her findings to the academic community at the conference.