précis
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pré·cis

noun \prā-ˈsē, ˈprā-(ˌ)sē\
plural pré·cis \-ˈsēz, -(ˌ)sēz\

Definition of PRÉCIS

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

Examples of PRÉCIS

  1. a précis of the book's plot
  2. <a précis of the bill that the legislature is currently considering>

Origin of PRÉCIS

French, from précis precise
First Known Use: 1760

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