precis
noun/ˈpreɪsiː/
/preɪˈsiː/
[countable, uncountable] (plural precis
/ˈpreɪsiːz/
/preɪˈsiːz/
)- a short version of a speech or a piece of writing that gives the main points or ideas synonym summary
- to write/give/make a precis of a report
Word Originmid 18th cent.: from French précis, literally ‘precise’ (adjective used as a noun).Want to learn more?
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