Meaning Of The Word Precis

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What's The Definition Of Precis?

précis
countable noun: A précis is a short written or spoken account of something, which gives the important points but not the details.

précis in American English
a concise abridgment; summary; abstract
noun: a concise summary
transitive verb: to make a précis of

precis in British English
noun: a summary of the essentials of a text; abstract
verb: to make a precis of

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