précis

[ prey-see, prey-see ]

noun

, plural pré·cis [prey-, seez, prey, -seez].

1. a concise summary.

   Synonyms: abstract, condensation, digest

verb (used with object)

1. to make a précis of.

precis

/ ˈpreɪsiː /

noun

1. a summary of the essentials of a text; abstract

verb

1. tr to make a precis of

Word History and Origins

Origin of précis¹

1750–60; < French, noun use of adj., literally, cut short. See precise

Word History and Origins

Origin of précis¹

C18: from French: precise