n. Function: noun
1 a condensed treatment of a subject FF1C; prepared a compendium of the state laws dealing with education FF1E;
Synonyms: aperçu, digest, pandect, précis, sketch, survey, syllabus, sylloge
Related Words: abridgment, abstract, brief, conspectus, epitome; overview
Contrasted Words: elaboration, expansion
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Synonyms: HANDBOOK , Baedeker, enchiridion, guide, guidebook, manual, vade mecum