Conspectus
[kuh n-spek-tuh s] /kənˈspɛk təs/
noun, plural conspectuses.
1.
a general or comprehensive view; survey.
2.
a digest; summary; résumé.
/kənˈspɛktəs/
noun
1.
an overall view; survey
2.
a summary; résumé
n.
1836, from Latin conspectus “a looking at, sight, view; range or power of vision,” from past participle of conspicere “to look at” (see conspicuous).
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