overview
gb/ˈoʊvɚvjˌu/ us/ˈoʊvɚvjˌu/
B1
English
~ 1400
áttekintés
NOUN
B1
1
áttekintés
B1
Usage pattern:
an overview of [something]
The report begins with an overview of the current market trends.
A jelentés a jelenlegi piaci trendek áttekintésével kezdődik.
She gave us an overview of the museum before the tour started.
A vezetés kezdete előtt rövid áttekintést adott nekünk a múzeumról.
This book provides an excellent overview of modern art.
The professor started the lecture with an overview of the topic.
Before we begin, let me give you an overview of the plan.
Learner examples
The teacher gave an overview of the lesson.
A tanár áttekintést adott az óra anyagáról.
I read an overview of the book.
Elolvastam egy áttekintést a könyvről.
He showed us an overview of the city.
We got an overview of the new rules.
The guide gave an overview of the park.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'overview' with 'overlook'. 'Overview' is a noun meaning a summary; 'overlook' is a verb meaning to miss noticing something or to have a view over something.
Meaning
A brief summary or outline
Collocations
brief overview
|provide an overview
|overview of the project
|general overview
Synonyms
summary (Focuses on the essential points, often shorter and more condensed than an overview.)
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outline (Highlights the main structure or points, sometimes in a listed format.)
Antonyms
detail (Focuses on specific, in-depth information rather than a broad view.)
Themes
communication
|education
|business
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A short description that gives the main ideas about something.
A general summary or broad description that presents the main points of a subject without going into detail.
Grammar
Dictionary form
overview
IPA
GB/ˈoʊvɚvjˌu/
US/ˈoʊvɚvjˌu/
Syllables & stress
over - view (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (over)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: overview
- Plural: overviews
Word family
Expressions
brief overview
1/bɹˈif ˈoʊvɚvjˌu/
fixed phrase
Very short summary
A very short description that gives only the most important ideas.
Examples
- Here’s a brief overview of today’s schedule.
- The guide gave a brief overview before we started.
give an overview
1/ɡˈɪv ən ˈoʊvɚvjˌu/
fixed phrase
Present a brief summary
To talk or write about the main ideas of something without details.
Examples
- The manager will give an overview of the new policy at the meeting.
- She gave an overview of the film before we watched it.
provide an overview
1/pɹəvˈaɪd ən ˈoʊvɚvjˌu/
fixed phrase
Supply a brief summary
To give someone a short description of the main points.
Examples
- The brochure provides an overview of the services we offer.
- He provided an overview of his research findings.