transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈȯs-pəs ]
noun
( plural aus·pic·es -pə-səz, -ˌsēz)
Etymology: Latin auspicium, from auspic-, auspex diviner by birds, from avis bird + specere to look, look at — more at aviary , spy
Date: 1533
1. : observation by an augur especially of the flight and feeding of birds to discover omens
2. plural : kindly patronage and guidance
doing research under the auspices of the local historical society
3. : a prophetic sign ; especially : a favorable sign