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Meaning of the word gist in English

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gist

US /dʒɪst/

UK /dʒɪst/

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Noun

the substance or essence of a speech or text

Example:

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I didn't catch every word, but I got the gist of what he was saying.

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Can you give me the gist of the report?

Synonym:

essence substance main point main idea crux core nub pith marrow heart

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