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English noun: precis

1. precis (communication) a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory


Synonymsabstract, outline, synopsis


Broader (hypernym)sum-up, summary


Narrower (hyponym)apercu, brief, epitome


English verb: precis

1. precis (communication) make a summary (of)


Pattern of useSomebody ----s something.
Something ----s something


Broader (hypernym)resume, sum up, summarise, summarize









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