Definitions for precis

precis pré·cis

Spelling: [prey-see, prey-see]
IPA: /preɪˈsi, ˈpreɪ si/

Precis is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 155 anagrams from letters in precis (ceiprs).

Definitions for precis

noun

  1. a concise summary.

verb (used with object)

  1. to make a précis of.

Origin of precis

1750-60; French, noun use of adj., literally, cut short. See precise

Examples for precis

In submitting a precis of the gospel narratives I have not implied any estimate either of their credibility or of their truth.

Such is a precis of this strange entry, the discovery of which, vague as it was, thrilled us with hope and excitement.

The monkey ate various forms of precis (a Vanessid), after which it was given Acraea halali.

It is, in fact, a precis of the "Instruction Book," which deals with everything a police officer should know and be.

The precis of two is given by Gachard, and the third is published entire by Reiffenberg.

It is the precis de toutes les choses (Boisguillebert), the compendium of the wealth of society.

There is also a brief and characteristic 'precis de ma vie', dated November 17, 1797.

Word Value for precis
Scrable

10

Words with friends

12

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