Precis Definition

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

"Precis" in song lyrics

See how precis is used in real songs:

  • "a sample precis"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "precis"

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