conspectus
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con·spec·tus
(kən-spĕk′təs)n. pl. con·spec·tus·es
1. A general survey of a subject.
2. A synopsis.
[Latin, from past participle of cōnspicere, to observe; see conspicuous.]
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conspectus
(kənˈspɛktəs)n
1. an overall view; survey
2. a summary; résumé
[C19: from Latin: a viewing, from conspicere to observe, from specere to look]
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con•spec•tus
(kənˈspɛk təs)n., pl. -tus•es.
1. a general or comprehensive view; survey.
2. a digest; summary; résumé.
[1830–40; < Latin: survey, act of seeing <conspec-, variant s. of conspicere to see]
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conspectus
a summary, outline, or general view of a situation.
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