conspectus Hear it!

conspectus Definition

con·spec·tus (kən spek′təs)

noun

  1. a general view; survey
  2. a summary; outline; synopsis; digest

Etymology: L, a view, range of sight, pp. of conspicere: see conspicuous

conspectus Synonyms

conspectus

n.

précis, outline, synopsis, survey; see summary.

conspectus Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • provide: No more is intended in the following pages than to provide a critical conspectus of these well-known passages.

Modifies a noun

  • information: Issue #1: Conspectus The current list of attributes doesn't explicitly have a space for conspectus type information.
  • methodology: Conspectus methodology was also applied among Australian research libraries.