kənzˈpektəs, -nˈsp- noun
( -es )
Etymology: Latin, from conspectus, past participle of conspicere to perceive — more at conspicuous
1. : a survey (as of a comprehensive subject) usually in brief compass or rapid topical summary and often providing an overall view or perspective
a conspectus of the history of human thought
2. : outline , list , synopsis
a brief conspectus on rose diseases and their control — Experiment Station Record
Synonyms: see abridgment