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

Example Sentences

In each of these collections, you’ll find a quick, engaging précis on the topic that will keep you tapping through.

From Quartz

There is also a brief and characteristic 'Precis de ma vie', dated November 17, 1797.

From Project Gutenberg

It is, in fact, a precis of the "Instruction Book," which deals with everything a police officer should know and be.

From Project Gutenberg

The monkey ate various forms of Precis (a Vanessid), after which it was given Acraea halali.

From Project Gutenberg

In submitting a precis of the gospel narratives I have not implied any estimate either of their credibility or of their truth.

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It is the precis de toutes les choses (Boisguillebert), the compendium of the wealth of society.

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