précis

noun

pré·​cis prā-ˈsē  ˈprā-(ˌ)sē 

plural précis prā-ˈsēz 

ˈprā-(ˌ)sēz

: a concise summary of essential points, statements, or facts

Synonyms

• summary

Examples of précis in a Sentence

a précis of the book's plot

a précis of the bill that the legislature is currently considering

Word History

Etymology

French, from précis precise

First Known Use

1760, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

précis

noun

pré·​cis prā-ˈsē  ˈprā-sē 

plural précis -ˈsēz 

-sēz

: a brief summary of the essential points of something