Overview - what is it? It would seem to be the most ordinary word with which everything is clear. But this is only at first glance. In fact, if you look closely and ask how it is interpreted in the dictionary, you will find that there are several types of “reviews” and their meanings, although close, are still different from each other.
First interpretation
In the first case, the meaning of the word “review” is interpreted as an opportunity to see what is around.
Examples of the use of the word:
Example 1. While walking to the car, Marina said to herself: “You need to take ten steps, close the door as soon as possible, adjust the rearview mirror and buckle up.”
Example 2. Although the cannon was in the courtyard of the house, the overview of the town square lying in front was pretty good.
Example 3. As always, this happened at the most inopportune moment: the mosquito net slipped from his hat to his face and completely obscured the view.
Example 4. The rules prescribe: both entry and exit from the garage should be arranged so that a good view is formed and it is possible to easily carry out the necessary transport maneuvers.
Overview as an Observation
The second version of the interpretation of the word is observation of an object, periodic inspection of something.
Examples of use:
Example 1. This system has such great capabilities that it can simultaneously accompany both sea and air targets, set up tactical fighters on them and at the same time continue to survey the surrounding space.
Example 2. Every day, Jack, despite the bad weather, did a survey of the area for a dozen miles around.
Example 3. Not only the walls, but also the floor of the room were made of thick glass, which made it possible for visitors to carry out a full panorama view.
Example 4. The great advantage of the dislocation was that the rest of the space was surveyed without additional effort.
Outdated word
In the third sense, a review is the same as a survey, only earlier they preferred to use “review” in colloquial speech and in literature.
Example 1. Now the final review of our new apartment was made, because we finally decided that we were moving on Monday.
Example 2. Having finished the nightly review of prisoners, Shepilov got drunk every time and went upstairs to his closet.
Example 3. One of the indispensable points of the entertainment program for numerous guests of the count was a review of his vast possessions.
Example 4. Climbing to the top of the south tower, the girls, accompanied by the brave gentlemen, made a panoramic view of the city and picturesque surroundings.
Information Review
Another option for interpreting the review is a concise selection of information about something.
Example 1. This quote belonged to a writer who compiled reviews of the history of wars and derived from this history philosophical lessons, mainly related to the era of the Napoleonic wars.
Example 2. According to the technical conditions of this competition, participants could give only a very schematic overview of events.
Example 3. Thanks to an analytical review published in September 2008, Semenov gained popularity and fame not only among his closest colleagues, but also among the general public.
Example 4. After this, the professor gave a brief overview regarding the current state of physics, as well as an explanation of its basic terms and concepts.
To consolidate the assimilation of the concept of "review" it would be advisable to get acquainted with words that are close to it in meaning.
Synonyms
Among them you can find such as:
- inspection;
- examination;
- review;
- contemplation;
- sounding;
- view;
- picture;
- line of sight;
- the ability to catch a glance;
- visibility;
- Inspection
- staring
- looking around;
- observation;
- consideration;
- review;
- reconstructing;
- recognition;
- synopsis;
- viewing;
- panorama;
- study;
- message;
- analysis;
- statement;
- review;
- feature article;
- assessment;
- description;
- the note;
- compressed message;
- percussion;
- express review;
- Web browsing
- film review;
- video review;
- literary review;
- photo review;
- aregi;
- criticism;
- discussion;
- short review;
- review;
- summary;
- quick review;
- brief annotation;
- short summary;
- expertise;
- parsing;
- report.
As you can see, the word under study, which has several meanings, reveals a large number of synonyms, a list of which, if desired, can be supplemented.
What else are the reviews?
In addition to the already described interpretations of the studied word, the following can be cited. Overview is also:
- A directory that includes information about both the composition and contents of archival document complexes. This information is provided in the system and supplemented by source analysis.
- The name of the document drawn up to inform both subordinate and other organizations. It refers to work performed in a particular field or by a group of enterprises in a specific period.
- The city located in Bulgaria, in the Burgas region.
- The name of the magazine, which previously appeared in Bulgaria.
- An astronomical survey is an institution that is designed to study celestial bodies.