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- pronunciation:
- preI
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preI
si
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
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précis |
| definition: |
a brief summary, usu. of a written text; condensation.
Having read only the précis and not the article in its entirety, he was in no position to discuss the details of the study.- synonyms:
- abstract, brief, conspectus, summary, synopsis
- similar words:
- abridgment, compendium, epitome, outline, overview
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abbreviation, abridgment, argument |
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