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synopsis

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun synopsis has 1 sense
  1. outline, synopsis, abstract, precis - a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory
    --1 is a kind of summary
    --1 has particulars: brief; apercu; epitome

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Synopsis

A synopsis is a brief summary or overview of a larger work, such as a book, movie, play, or article. It provides a condensed version of the main points or plot, giving the reader a general idea without going into too much detail. Synopses are usually used to provide a quick overview or to help someone decide if they want to explore the full work.

Examples:

Noun - book synopsis: Before reading a novel, many people prefer to read the synopsis on the book's back cover to have an idea of what the story is about.

Noun - movie synopsis: The synopsis of the film was intriguing, so I decided to watch it on the weekend.

Noun - play synopsis: The synopsis provided in the theater's brochure gave me a glimpse of what I was about to witness.

Noun - article synopsis: The newspaper published a synopsis of the investigative report, capturing the attention of many readers.

Verb - summarize: Can you synopsis the main points of the meeting for me, please?

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