précis

[prey-see, prey-see]

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noun, plural pré·cis [prey-seez, prey-seez] /preɪˈsiz, ˈpreɪ siz/.

a concise summary.

verb (used with object)

to make a précis of.

Origin of précis

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

Can be confusedprécis precise

Synonyms for précis

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1. digest, condensation, abstract.

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Related Words for precised

indicate, fix, stipulate, mention, limit, determine, enumerate, establish, cite, define, rehash, outline, compile, epitomize, recap, encapsulate, shorten, summarize, curtail, compress

British Dictionary definitions for precised

precis

prcis

noun plural precis or précis (ˈpreɪsiːz)

a summary of the essentials of a text; abstract

verb

(tr) to make a precis of

Word Origin for precis

C18: from French: precise

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Word Origin and History for precised

precis

1760, from French noun use of Middle French précis "cut short, condensed" (see precise). As a verb, from 1856.