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noun, plural a·per·çus 
[-sy] . French.
[-sy] . French. 1.
a hasty glance; a glimpse.
2.
an immediate estimate or judgment; understanding; insight.
3.
an outline or summary.
Origin:
literally, perceived
literally, perceived
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Apercu
is always a great word to know.
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| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
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Word Origin & History
apercu
"quick impression, sketch, brief survey," 1820s, from Fr. aperçu, noun use of pp. of apercevoir "to perceive" (11c.), from Gallo-Romance *adpercipere, from L. ad "to" + percipere "to perceive" (see perceive).
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