Overview
/ˈoʊ.vər.vjuː/noun
A general summary or survey of a subject.
Did you know?In medieval times, the act of overviewing was considered an almost magical way to gain insight, as it allowed one to grasp the entirety of a situation at once.
Etymological Timeline
Late Middle English
English
overvewe
“To look over or survey.”
14th Century
Old French
overveoir
“To see from above.”
16th Century
Latin
supervidere
“To look over or watch over.”
Modern English
English
overview
“A comprehensive summary or survey.”