Meaning of the word precis in English
What does precis mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
precis
US /ˈpreɪ.si/
UK /ˈpreɪ.si/
Noun
a summary of a text or speech
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The student was asked to write a precis of the article.
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Her precis of the complex report was very helpful.
Verb
to make a precis of (a text or speech)
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You need to precis this chapter for tomorrow's class.
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The secretary was skilled at precising long documents into concise reports.