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    precis
    /ˈpreɪsi/

    noun

    • 1. a summary or abstract of a text or speech.

    verb

    • 1. make a precis of (a text or speech).

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  3. Précis is a noun or verb that means a short form of a text that gives only the important parts. Learn how to use précis in different contexts and see translations in other languages.

  4. noun. pré· cis prā-ˈsē ˈprā- (ˌ)sē. plural précis prā-ˈsēz. ˈprā- (ˌ)sēz. Synonyms of précis. : a concise summary of essential points, statements, or facts. Synonyms. abstract. breviary. brief. capsule. conspectus. digest. encapsulation. epitome. inventory. outline. recapitulation. résumé. resume. resumé. roundup. run-through. rundown. sum-up.

  5. A precis is a summary of something's main points. If you've ever jotted down notes about your main ideas before writing a persuasive essay, you've used a precis.

  6. A précis is a short written or spoken account of something, which gives the important points but not the details. Learn the pronunciation, synonyms, word origin and examples of 'précis' from Collins English Dictionary.

  7. noun. , plural pré·cis [prey-, seez, prey, -seez]. a concise summary. Synonyms: abstract, condensation, digest. verb (used with object) to make a précis of. precis. / ˈpreɪsiː / noun. a summary of the essentials of a text; abstract.

  8. précis. verb [ T ] us/ˈpreɪ.si/uk/ˈpreɪ.si/. to make or give a précis: If I may précis the president's words - "This country will never give in to terrorism ." One strategy for improving skills with documents is to précis a passage. Fewer examples. As plots go, it is not the easiest to précis.

  9. Precis is a French word meaning a concise summary of a text or an abstract. Learn how to use it as a noun or a verb, and see synonyms, translations and related terms.