precis

Noun · Verb
US[prey-see]/ˈpreɪˌsi/2 syllables
Synonyms: outlinesynopsisabstract

Open English WordNet

Noun (1)

  1. a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theorySynonyms: outlinesynopsisabstractType of summary, sum-upKinds brief, epitome, apercu

Verb (1)

  1. make a summary (of)More general sum up, summarize

Related words synoptic adjective, abstract noun

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Webster's Dictionary (1913)

Pré′cis′ (prā′sē′), noun

Origin: F. See Precise.

A concise or abridged statement or view; an abstract; a summary.

precis transitive verb

To make a precis of.

Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), from GCIDE 0.54 · with additions: WordNet 1.5

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