Meaning of the word "a bird's eye view" in English

What does "a bird's eye view" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

a bird's eye view

US /ə bɜrdz aɪ vju/
UK /ə bɜrdz aɪ vju/
"a bird's eye view" picture

Idiom

1.

a general view from above

Example:
From the top of the mountain, we had a bird's eye view of the entire valley.
The architect presented a bird's eye view of the new building design.
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