precis

Noun

1. a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory
   • Synonyms
     • outline
     • synopsis
     • abstract
   • Less specific
     • summary
     • sum-up
   • More specific
     • brief
     • apercu
     • epitome
   • Related
     • precis
     • abstract
     • synoptic
     • sketch
     • outline
     • adumbrate

Verb

1. make a summary (of)
   • Less specific
     • sum up
     • summarize
     • summarise
     • resume
   • Related
     • outline
     • synopsis
     • abstract
     • precis