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Precis Definition & Meaning

precis
noun
  1. a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory
verb
  1. make a summary (of)

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Frequently asked questions

What does precis mean?
a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory make a summary (of)
What part of speech is precis?
Precis is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does precis have?
Precis has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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