English noun: precis | |||
1. | precis (communication) a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory | ||
Synonyms | abstract, outline, synopsis | ||
Broader (hypernym) | sum-up, summary | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | apercu, brief, epitome | ||
English verb: precis | |||
1. | precis (communication) make a summary (of) | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Something ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | resume, sum up, summarise, summarize | ||