JLPT N2Kanji compounds

概要

Readingがいようgaiyou

Meaning
全体の大まかな内容を、要点をまとめて示したもの
Explanation
"概要 (がいよう)" is the general overall content presented by summarizing the key points, used as in "事業の概要 (overview of the business)." Note that it is the opposite of c4's detailed record; it omits the fine details and shows only the key points.
Original Japanese explanation

「概要(がいよう)」は、全体の大まかな内容を要点をまとめて示したものです。「事業の概要」のように使います。c4 の詳細な記録とは反対で、細かい部分を省いて要点だけを示す点に注意しましょう。

Examples
  • 事業の概要

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