overview
gb/ˈoʊvɚvjˌu/ us/ˈoʊvɚvjˌu/
B1
Anglais
~ 1400
Sens
0 sens
Nom
B1
entity
1
A brief summary or outline
A short description that gives the main ideas about something.
Schéma d’usage :
an overview of [something]
Erreur fréquente :
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.
Synonymes
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.)
Antonymes
detail (Focuses on specific, in-depth information rather than a broad view.)
Collocations
brief overview
|provide an overview
|overview of the project
|general overview
Thèmes
communication
|education
|business
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- The report begins with an overview of the current market trends.
- She gave us an overview of the museum before the tour started.
- 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.
Exemples pédagogiques
- The teacher gave an overview of the lesson.
- I read an overview of the book.
- He showed us an overview of the city.
- We got an overview of the new rules.
- The guide gave an overview of the park.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
overview
API
GB/ˈoʊvɚvjˌu/
US/ˈoʊvɚvjˌu/
Syllabes et accentuation
over - view (2 syllabes)
Stress on 1st syllable (over)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: overview
- Plural: overviews
Famille de mots
Expressions
brief overview
1/bɹˈif ˈoʊvɚvjˌu/
fixed phrase
Very short summary
A very short description that gives only the most important ideas.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- The brochure provides an overview of the services we offer.
- He provided an overview of his research findings.