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Precis

Precis Meaning & Definition
Precis Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Precis?

[n] a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory
[v] make a precis (of)

Synonyms | Synonyms for Precis: abstract | outline | synopsis

Related Terms | Find terms related to Precis: abbreviation | abbreviature | abrege | abridgment | abstract | apocope | brief | capsule | compend | compression | condensation | condensed version | conspectus | curtailment | digest | draft | elision | ellipsis | epitome | foreshortening | head | outline | overview | pandect | recap | recapitulation | reduction | retrenchment | review | rubric | shortened version | shortening | skeleton | sketch | summary | summation | survey | syllabus | syncope | synopsis | telescoping | thumbnail sketch | topical outline | truncation

See Also | apercu | brief | epitome | resume | sum up | summarise | summarize | summary

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