precis (Meaning)

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precis (n)

a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory

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precis (v)

make a summary (of)

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a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory, make a summary (of)

summary, roundup, resume,outline, brief, synopsis, recapitulation, run-through, recap, condensation

amplification, amplification,expansion, enlargement, enlargement, expansion, supplement,supplement, addendum,addendum

The précis of the book provided an insightful overview of its main arguments.

The historian crafted a précis summarizing the events leading up to the war.

The scientific abstract was a concise précis of the research findings.

The lecture notes contained a précis of the key concepts covered in class.