précis
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noun \prā-ˈsē, ˈprā-(ˌ)sē\ plural pré·cis \-ˈsēz, -(ˌ)sēz\
Definition of PRÉCIS
: a concise summary of essential points, statements, or facts
See Examples of PRÉCIS
- a précis of the book's plot
- <a précis of the bill that the legislature is currently considering>
Origin of PRÉCIS
French, from précis precise
First Known Use: 1760
Related to PRÉCIS
- Synonyms
- abstract, breviary, brief, capsule, conspectus, digest, encapsulation, epitome, inventory, outline, summary, recap, recapitulation, résumé (or resume also resumé), roundup, rundown, run-through, sum, summa, summarization, summing-up, sum-up, synopsis, wrap-up
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