conspectus

noun con·spec·tus \kən-ˈspek-təs\

Definition of CONSPECTUS

: a usually brief survey or summary (as of an extensive subject) often providing an overall view

Latin, from conspectus, from conspicere

First Known Use: 1825

Synonyms: abstract, breviary, brief, capsule, summary, digest, encapsulation, epitome, inventory, outline, précis, recap, recapitulation, résumé (or resume also resumé), roundup, rundown, run-through, sum, summa, summarization, summing-up, sum-up, synopsis, wrap-up

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