Definition of Precis

1. Noun. A sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory.

Exact synonyms: Abstract, Outline, Synopsis
Generic synonyms: Sum-up, Summary
Specialized synonyms: Brief, Apercu, Epitome
Derivative terms: Abstract, Outline, Synoptic

2. Verb. Make a summary (of).
Generic synonyms: Resume, Sum Up, Summarise, Summarize

Definition of Precis

1. to make a concise summary of [v -ED, -ING, -ES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Precis

precipitates
precipitating
precipitating(a)
precipitation
precipitations
precipitative
precipitator
precipitators
precipitin
precipitinogen
precipitinogens
precipitins
precipitous
precipitously
precipitousness
precis (current term)
precise
precised
precisely
preciseness
precisenesses
preciser
precises
precisest
precisian
precisians
precising
precision
precisionist
precisionists

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