précis

pré·cis

noun \prā-ˈsē, ˈprā-(ˌ)sē\

plural pré·cis\-ˈsēz, -(ˌ)sēz\

Definition of PRÉCIS

: a concise summary of essential points, statements, or facts

Examples of PRÉCIS

1. a précis of the book's plot
2. <a précis of the bill that the legislature is currently considering>

Origin of PRÉCIS

French, from précis precise

First Known Use: 1760

Related to PRÉCIS

Synonyms: abstract, breviary, brief, capsule, conspectus, digest, encapsulation, epitome, inventory, outline, summary, recap, recapitulation, résumé (or resume also resumé), roundup, rundown, run-through, sum, summa, summarization, summing-up, sum-up, synopsis, wrap-up

Related Words: abbreviation, abridgment (or abridgement), compend, compendium, condensation, curtailment, shortening; simplification, streamlining; rehash, reprise; conclusion, epilogue (also epilog)

Near Antonyms: amplification, enlargement, expansion; addendum, supplement

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Rhymes with PRÉCIS

Basie, lacy, pace, racy, spacey, Tracy