CONSPECTUS

conspectus

(noun) an overall summary

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

conspectus (plural conspectuses)

A detailed survey or overview of a subject.

Source: Wiktionary


Con*spec"tus, n.

Definition: A general sketch or outline of a subject; a synopsis; an epitome.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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BOOK

(noun) a collection of rules or prescribed standards on the basis of which decisions are made; “they run things by the book around here”


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Coffee Trivia

There are four varieties of commercially viable coffee: Arabica, Liberica, Excelsa, and Robusta. Growers predominantly plant the Arabica species. Although less popular, Robusta tastes slightly more bitter and contains more caffeine.

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