précis

[prey-see, prey-see]

noun

plural

précis 

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 precis¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of precis¹

C18: from French: _precise