Entry 2 senses Webster, 1913 Overview /ōv'-ẽrv-yo͞oˌ/ · O·ver·view · IPA /ˈoʊ.vɚˌvjuː/ 01 n. An inspection or overlooking. 1. An inspection or overlooking.[Obs.] 2. A brief summary of a topic, situation, or plan; an outline or survey{2}.