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    precis
    /ˈpreɪsi/

    noun

    • 1. a summary or abstract of a text or speech.

    verb

    • 1. make a precis of (a text or speech).

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  2. : a concise summary of essential points, statements, or facts. Synonyms. abstract. breviary. brief. capsule. conspectus. digest. encapsulation. epitome. inventory. outline. recapitulation. résumé. resume. resumé. roundup. run-through. rundown. sum.

  3. PRÉCIS definition: 1. a short form of a text that gives only the important parts: 2. to make or give a précis: 3. a…. Learn more.

  4. A précis is a short written or spoken account of something, which gives the important points but not the details. [formal] A précis of the manuscript was sent to the magazine New Idea. [ + of] Synonyms: summary, résumé, outline, abstract More Synonyms of precis. More Synonyms of precis. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary.

  5. noun. , plural pré·cis [prey-, seez, prey, -seez]. a concise summary. Synonyms: abstract, condensation, digest. verb (used with object) to make a précis of. precis. / ˈpreɪsiː / noun. a summary of the essentials of a text; abstract. verb. tr to make a precis of. Discover More. Word History and Origins. Origin of précis 1.

  6. A precis is a summary of something's main points. If you've ever jotted down notes about your main ideas before writing a persuasive essay, you've used a precis. Precis looks like precise, and of course, you always want your precis to be precise. But the words are pronounced differently.

  7. Define precis. precis synonyms, precis pronunciation, precis translation, English dictionary definition of precis. n. pl. pré·cis A concise summary of a book, article, or other text; an abstract. tr.v. précised , précis·ing , précis·es To make a précis of.

  8. Feb 5, 2020 · A precis is a brief summary of a book, article, speech, or text. The basic characteristics are conciseness, clarity, completeness, and coherence.

  9. A complete guide to the word "PRECIS": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

  10. noun. , plural pré·cis [prey-, seez, prey, -seez]. a concise summary. Synonyms: abstract, condensation, digest. verb (used with object) to make a précis of. precis. / ˈpreɪsiː / noun. a summary of the essentials of a text; abstract. verb. tr to make a precis of. Discover More. Word History and Origins. Origin of précis 1.

  11. precis. precis something to make a short version of a speech or a piece of writing that gives the main points or ideas. Definition of precis verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.