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.

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

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