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Definitions for précis
preɪˈsi, ˈpreɪ si; -ˈsiz, -sizprécis
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Princeton's WordNet
outline, synopsis, abstract, precisverb
a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory
precisverb
make a summary (of)
Wiktionary
précisnoun
A concise or abridged statement or view.
précisverb
to write a précis of a work; to summarise, abridge
ChatGPT
precis
A precis is a concise and clear summary of a text, article, or speech, focusing on the core points, arguments, and main ideas, typically maintaining around one-third of the original content's length. It is written in the reader's own words and doesn't include any personal opinions or interpretations. The purpose is to communicate the essential points of the work in an efficient manner.
Webster Dictionary
Precisnoun
a concise or abridged statement or view; an abstract; a summary
Etymology: [F. See Precise.]
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Précis
prā-sē′, n. a precise or abridged statement: an abstract: summary. [Fr.]
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of précis in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of précis in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
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