vue d'ensemblen.
/v(j)uː dɒnˈsɒmblə/ A general view; an overall view of matters.
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the mind > mental capacity > knowledge > scholarly knowledge, erudition > intellectual command, mastery > [noun] > broad knowledge or view
general knowledge1606
ensynopticity1855
vue d'ensemble1865
1865 J. S. Mill Auguste Comte 159 A philosopher's business is with general truths and connected views (vues d'ensemble).
1886 W. James Let. 29 Aug. in R. B. Perry Thought & Char. W. James (1935) I. 601 I gained a vue d'ensemble of the philosopher.
1975 Times Lit. Suppl. 29 Aug. 972/1 The vue d'ensemble..shows an enviable mastery of essentials.
1976 Times Lit. Suppl. 9 July 843/1 The impetus to crystallize his professional opinions, to create a vue d'ensemble of his life's work.
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