overview
|o-ver-view|
B2
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/ˈoʊvərˌvjuː/
🇬🇧
/ˈəʊvəˌvjuː/
general summary
Etymology
Etymology Information
'overview' originates from the combination of 'over' and 'view', where 'over' meant 'above' and 'view' meant 'sight or vision'.
Historical Evolution
'overview' was formed in modern English by combining 'over' and 'view' to create a word that signifies a broad or general view.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a broad view from above', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a general summary or review'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35