aperçu

[ a-per-sy ]
/ a pɛrˈsü /
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noun, plural a·per·çus [a-per-sy] /a pɛrˈsü/. French.

a hasty glance; a glimpse.
an immediate estimate or judgment; understanding; insight.
an outline or summary.

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Origin of aperçu

literally, perceived

Words nearby aperçu

aperture priority, aperture ratio, aperture synthesis, aperture-priority, apery, aperçu, apeshit, apetalous, apex, apex beat, apex club
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Words related to apercu

audit, sketch, analysis, synopsis, examination, critique, abstract, digest, outline, blueprint, picture, account, copy, likeness, description, chart, vignette, summary, depiction, version

British Dictionary definitions for apercu

aperçu
/ French (apɛrsy) /

noun

an outline; summary
an insight

Word Origin for aperçu

from apercevoir to perceive
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