PRÉCIS Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

précis

noun

prā-ˈsē

Definition of précis

as in summary

a short statement of the main points a précis of the bill that the legislature is currently considering

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Recent Examples of précis And this has been merely a precis of acts of actual political violence. — Charles P. Pierce, Esquire, 16 June 2017 The precis, however, is that modern Mexico is thrilling and thriving. — María José Gonzálvez, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2023 Wallace thrives in one-on-one situations, constantly winning balls and getting the offense moving with precises passes. — Baltimore Sun Staff, baltimoresun.com, 2 Sep. 2019 Editor in chief Stan Lee would often give Jack Kirby the precis of a plot, then leave it to the artist to lay out each page, sketch the appropriate pictures, and even write the narration and dialogue. — Michael Dirda, Washington Post, 8 Sep. 2023 Journalist-historian Jon Meacham offered a more contemplative precis devoid of the inflammatory. — vanityfair.com, 30 June 2017

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summary

Noun

In a summary docket entry last week, first reported by Reason magazine, Barber sided with the Post.

— Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026