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Vocabulary Entry
excerpt
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A passage or segment taken from a larger text or work.
Example Sentences
"The teacher provided an excerpt from the novel for us to analyze."
"I found an interesting excerpt in the magazine that I want to share."
"The article included an excerpt from the author's upcoming book."
V
verb
To take or select a portion from a larger written work.
Example Sentences
"The researcher will excerpt key findings from the study."
"Please excerpt the most relevant sections of the document."
"He plans to excerpt quotes from various authors for his essay."