Meaning of the word excerpt in English

What does excerpt mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

excerpt

US /ˈek.sɝːpt/

UK /ˈek.sɜːpt/

a short extract from a film, broadcast, or piece of music or writing

Example:

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She read an excerpt from her new novel.

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The documentary included several excerpts from historical speeches.

Synonym:

extract clip fragment selection passage

take a short extract from (a film, broadcast, or piece of music or writing)

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The editor decided to excerpt a key paragraph from the article.

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They will excerpt some of the best scenes for the trailer.

Synonym:

extract quote select take pull out