Erecting a little cupola sure provides a view (7)
I believe the answer is:
perusal
'a view' is the definition.
'erecting a little cupola sure provides' is the wordplay.
'erecting' says the letters should be written backwards.
'a little' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'lasurep' can be found hidden inside 'cupola sure provides'.
'lasurep' written backwards gives 'PERUSAL'.
(Other definitions for perusal that I've seen before include "thorough scan" , "Scanning, reading" , "worth a close look" , "A casual read or study" , "Inspection" .)