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An overall summary
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conspectus
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Word definitions for conspectus in dictionaries
Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
1836, from Latin conspectus "a looking at, sight, view; range or power of vision," from past participle of conspicere "to look at" (see conspicuous ).
WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
n. an overall summary
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. 1 A general survey of a subject. 2 A synopsis.
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Conspectus \Con*spec"tus\ (k[o^]n*sp[e^]k"t[u^]s), n. A general sketch or outline of a subject; a synopsis; an epitome.
Usage examples of conspectus.
In order to complete the translation, they settle on an interpretation that fits their view of the meaning, but in so doing, they create a conspectus that may or may not be the meaning of the prophecy.
Instead of studying the Anglo-Saxon kings over and over again at school, some attempt should be made to give a conspectus of world history, bringing the problems of our own day into relation with those of Egyptian priests, Babylonian kings, and Athenian reformers, as well as with all the hopes and despairs of the intervening centuries.
His briefings had included a thorough conspectus of the cycle of American fads and fashions, and he was able to date them as having been built about twenty-five years ago-just about the time, indeed, that Turpin was planted in the States.