conspectus

Epitome is a related term of conspectus.

As nouns the difference between epitome and conspectus

is that epitome is (label) (embodiment or encapsulation of) while conspectus is a general survey of a subject.

As nouns the difference between overview and conspectus

is that overview is a brief summary, as of a book or a presentation while conspectus is a general survey of a subject.

As a verb overview

is to engage in an overview; to provide a brief summary.