noun a summary or general view
adjective relating to or taking a comprehensive or general view
In medicine, a synoptic report is a concise and structured summary of a patient's medical history, examination findings, and treatment plan.
In geology, synoptic surveys refer to comprehensive and systematic examinations of geological features over a broad area.
In meteorology, synoptic refers to weather phenomena that cover a large area and can be observed simultaneously, such as synoptic weather maps.
In Biblical studies, the Synoptic Gospels refer to the three Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke which share a similar structure and content.
In remote sensing, synoptic data refers to data collected simultaneously over a large area, often from satellites or aerial platforms.
In the field of literature, 'synoptic' may be used to describe a type of writing that provides a comprehensive overview or summary of a topic or subject.
Psychologists may use 'synoptic' to refer to the ability to integrate and summarize information from various sources to form a cohesive understanding of a situation or issue.
Scientists may use 'synoptic' to describe a type of observation or analysis that provides a broad and comprehensive view of a system or phenomenon.
Educators may use 'synoptic' to describe a teaching approach that emphasizes the integration and synthesis of information from multiple sources to develop a comprehensive understanding of a topic.