gist
noun
the main or essential part of a matter.
gists
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pluralof gist.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The researchers worked to answer four fundamental questions related to gists on social media:
From Science Daily ● May 13, 2024
“Only an Octave Apart” is a show of many, many gists.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 14, 2022
The inquiry is expected to publish "gists" and selected quotes from their exchanges rather than full transcripts or notes of talks.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2014
The inquiry has revealed that an agreement has been reached on what type of "gists and quotes" will be released from 25 notes and 130 records of conversations between Blair and Bush.
From The Guardian ● May 29, 2014
I was with Lucy while it took place, but certain gists of what was said and done have come to me, some from my mother, and some from Hilda.
From We Three by Henry Hutt
