precis — a concise summary of essential points, arguments, or facts
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a concise summary of essential points, arguments, or facts
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpreɪsi/
Example Sentences
- My boss wants a one-page precis of the 100-page market analysis by tomorrow morning.
- Sarah's precis was so good that everyone used it instead of reading the original boring textbook.
- The art of writing a precis is knowing what to leave out, not what to put in.
precis
NOUN[/ˈpreɪsi/]
a concise summary of essential points, arguments, or facts
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From 18th-century French 'précis,' derived from Latin 'praecisus' meaning 'cut off' or 'precise.' The word literally suggests cutting away excess to leave only the essential parts.
Breakdown
prae- (before/in front) + cid- (to cut) + -us (past participle ending) → 'cut short' → summary
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My boss wants a one-page precis of the 100-page market analysis by tomorrow morning.”
“Sarah's precis was so good that everyone used it instead of reading the original boring textbook.”
“The art of writing a precis is knowing what to leave out, not what to put in.”
“His precis of War and Peace was longer than some actual novels.”
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