précis — a concise summary of essential points, statements, or facts
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a concise summary of essential points, statements, or facts
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpreɪsiː/
Example Sentences
- My boss loves my précis because he can understand 100 pages in just 2 minutes.
- The student's précis was so good that it was clearer than the original text.
- She turned War and Peace into a one-page précis – Napoleon would be impressed!
précis
NOUN[/ˈpreɪsiː/]
a concise summary of essential points, statements, or facts
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From French 'précis' meaning 'precise' or 'exact,' literally 'cut short.' The word entered English in the 18th century to describe a concise summary that captures the essential points with precision.
Breakdown
pré- (before/in advance) + -cis (cut, from Latin 'caedere') = 'cut beforehand' or 'cut to the essential points'
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My boss loves my précis because he can understand 100 pages in just 2 minutes.”
“The student's précis was so good that it was clearer than the original text.”
“She turned War and Peace into a one-page précis – Napoleon would be impressed!”
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