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précis

pré·cis [ práy see, pray s ]


noun  (plural pré·cis [ práy sz, pray sz ])
Definition:
 
shortened version: a shortened version of a speech or written text, containing the main points and omitting minor details



transitive verb  (past and past participle pré·cised, present participle pré·cis·ing, 3rd person present singular pré·cis)
Definition:
 
make shortened version of something: to make a précis of something

[Mid-18th century. < French, "abridged"]
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