Meaning of the word precis in English

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precis

US /ˈpreɪ.si/
UK /ˈpreɪ.si/

Noun

1.

a short form of a text that gives only the important parts:

Example:
You have all been given a précis of the report.

Verb

1.

to make or give a précis:

Example:
If I may précis the president's words - "This country will never give in to terrorism."
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