Associations to the word «Precis»

Wiktionary

PRECIS, noun. Alternative spelling of précis
PRÉCIS, noun. A concise or abridged statement or view.
PRÉCIS, verb. To write a précis of a work; to summarise, abridge

Dictionary definition

PRECIS, noun. A sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory.
PRECIS, verb. Make a summary (of).

Wise words

Man is a creature who lives not upon bread alone, but principally by catch words.
Robert Louis Stevenson