précis

noun pré·cis \prā-ˈsē, ˈprā-(ˌ)sē\

: a brief summary of the main points and ideas of a piece of writing or speech

plural pré·cis \-ˈsēz, -(ˌ)sēz\

Full Definition of PRÉCIS

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

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French, from précis precise

First Known Use: 1760

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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