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Definition of overview noun from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary

 

overview

 noun
noun
NAmE//ˈoʊvərˌvyu//
 
 
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a general description or an outline of something synonym survey Language Bankaboutsaying what a text is about
  • The book is about homeless people in the cities.
  • The report deals with the issue of homelessness in urban areas.
  • The writer discusses the problems faced by homeless people.
  • The article presents an overview of the issues surrounding homelessness.
  • The novel explores the theme of friendship among homeless people.
  • The first chapter examines the relationship between homelessness and drug addiction.
  • The paper considers the question of why so many young people become homeless.
See overview in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary