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precis

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Main Entry:
pré·cis Listen to the pronunciation of précis Listen to the pronunciation of précis
Pronunciation:
\prā-ˈsē, ˈprā-(ˌ)sē\
Function:
noun
Inflected Form(s):
plural pré·cis Listen to the pronunciation of précis \-ˈsēz, -(ˌ)sēz\
Etymology:
French, from précis precise
Date:
1760
: a concise summary of essential points, statements, or facts
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