precis

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precis

The student writes a precis of the article.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A concise summary: A "precis" is a brief, clear summary that captures the essential points of a longer piece of writing, such as an article, report, or book chapter. It condenses the original text while preserving its core meaning, structure, and tone.

  2. Verb:

    • To summarize concisely: To "precis" means to create such a summary. The act involves reading a text, identifying its main arguments and structure, and then rewriting it in a significantly shorter form without personal interpretation or criticism.
Usage Examples

  • Noun:

    • The assignment was to write a one-page precis of the academic paper.
    • Her precis of the novel captured all the major plot points beautifully.

  • Verb:

    • Can you precis this 20-page report into three paragraphs for the meeting?
    • Students were asked to precis the first chapter of the textbook.
Advanced Usage

  • As a formal or academic exercise: Writing a precis is a common task in academic and professional settings to demonstrate comprehension and the ability to distill information.

    • The editor requested a precis of each submitted manuscript for the review committee.

  • Distinction from other summaries: A precis is typically more structured and faithful to the order and proportion of the original than a general summary. It aims to be a miniature, standalone version of the source text.

Variants and Related Words

  • Precis (plural): The same spelling is used for the plural noun.

    • We compared the precis written by different students.

  • Precising (gerund/participle): The act of making a precis.

    • Precising a complex legal document requires careful attention.
Synonyms
  • Noun: Summary, abstract, synopsis, digest, outline, condensation.
  • Verb: Summarize, condense, abstract, synopsize, digest.
Antonyms
  • Noun: Elaboration, expansion, amplification, verbosity.
  • Verb: Elaborate, expand, amplify, detail.
Notes on Usage
  • The word "precis" is often used in formal, educational, or literary contexts.
  • It is pronounced /ˈpreɪ.siː/ (pray-see).
  • When used as a verb, it is less common than "summarize" but is perfectly correct. Its past tense and past participle are typically "precised" (e.g., ).
precis

The student writes a precis of the article.

Noun
  1. a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory
Verb
  1. make a summary (of)

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