A broad discussion of the weather pattern expected across any given area, generally confined to the 0-48 hour time frame.

1610s, "a general view, an outline," from Late Latin synopsis "a synopsis," from Greek synopsis "a general view," literally "a seeing altogether, a seeing all at onc [..]

n. A syllabus or summary.

A concise written description of the plot of a long narrative work (novel, play, opera, epic poem, etc.) giving a quick, orderly overview of the whole, usually prepared by a person other than the auth [..]

A brief description of the contents of a particular work. The synopsis if most often provided by the publisher of the work for use in promotional materials by other merchants, but may also be prepared [..]

(n) a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory

Either 1 line, 1 paragraph or 1 page (depending on its usage and our specified requirements), conveying the essence of the story, the who, what and why.

A two to three page, double-spaced description of a screenplay.

This describes the plot of the story in its entirety.  A synopsis will include the ending and will never finish with a question (how will our plucky hero extract himself from this terrible disaster?) [..]

A broad discussion of the weather pattern expected across any given area, generally confined to the 0-48 hour time frame.

Contains a concise summary of information that serves as a thumb-nail sketch of what is known about a neotectonic feature. [Neotectonics database field]

an overview for all run assignments within a Division. The synopsis includes starting and ending times and locations, platform hours, and pay hours. The synopsis is posted in respective Gilllie Rooms and is used by bus operators, and other Division personnel.

A brief summary of the major points of a written work, either as prose or as a table; an abridgment or condensation of a work. (Orthodoxy) A prayer book for use by the laity of the church.

A synopsis is a brief summary of the major points of a subject or written work or story, either as prose or as a table; an abridgment or condensation of a work. Synopsis or synopsys may also refer to: [..]