Synoptic is derived from the Greek words σύν (syn "together") and ὄψις (opsis "view"), and describes observations that give a broad view of a subject at a particular time. Specific uses include:
- Synoptic scale meteorology
- Synoptic Gospels
- Synoptic problem
- Synoptic philosophy
- Synoptic science
- Large Synoptic Survey Telescope
- SynOptics