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apercu

apercu

1 9.9
A short, clear statement that gives a quick idea of something
  • noun
  • /ˌæpərˈsu/
  • Literature
: resumen
  • The report included an apercu of the project's goals.

Examples

  • His speech began with a witty apercu that captured the audience's attention.

  • The critic provided an apercu of the film's major themes in her review.

  • In just a few sentences, the introduction offered a revealing apercu of the author's philosophy.

  • Can you provide an apercu of the findings?

  • The report included a concise apercu of the project's main objectives.

  • Her presentation offered a valuable apercu into the latest marketing trends.

  • In his article, he provided a brief apercu that outlined the key findings of the research.

Synonyms

outline
vsapercu
64 2.7

A short plan that shows the main points of something

offers a brief interpretive insight rather than a general plan
brief
vsapercu
38 4.2

A short written summary of a longer document

is more interpretive and insightful rather than a formal written summary
synopsis
vsapercu
25 4.7

A short summary of the main points of a book or article

adds interpretive insight rather than a plain survey
abstract
vsapercu
  • Specialized
25 5.5

A short summary of the main points of a paper

offers a compact perceptive view rather than an academic summary
brief overview
vsapercu
3 2.6

A short summary of the main points

adds a sharp insight beyond that plain summary
recapitulation
vsapercu
  • Formal
1 7.8

A short summary that repeats the main points

provides a short insightful glimpse rather than a final restatement

How Insightful

apercu
  • Literature
1 9.9
summary
218 2.7
outline
64 2.7

Surface Forms

apercu singular
apercus plural

Etymology

The word apercu comes from the French verb apercevoir, which means 'to notice' or 'see quickly', and is related to the English word perceive. So an apercu is like a quick 'seeing' — a short, clear view that gives a brief, insightful summary.