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overview

/ˈoʊ.vɚˌvjuː/

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What does overview mean?

noun

  1. A brief summary, as of a book or a presentation.

verb

  1. To engage in an overview; to provide a brief summary.
More meanings (2)

noun

  1. (rare) A view from above.
  2. (obsolete) An inspection.

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IPA pronunciation

/ˈoʊ.vɚˌvjuː/

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Overview: About 90% of the population is engaged in farming and stock rearing, activities which generate almost half of the national income.
United States. Central Intelligence AgencyThe 1990 CIA World FactbookProject Gutenberg ebook #14
Overview: Argentina is rich in natural resources and has a highly literate population, an export-oriented agricultural sector, and a diversified industrial base.
United States. Central Intelligence AgencyThe 1992 CIA World FactbookProject Gutenberg ebook #48