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Vocabulary Entry
gist
|noun • verb
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N
noun
The main point or essence of a matter.
Example Sentences
"The gist of the discussion was about improving team communication."
"Can you give me the gist of the article in a few sentences?"
"I understood the gist of her argument, even if I missed some details."
V
verb
To summarize or extract the essential point of something.
Example Sentences
"Please gist the report so that everyone can understand the key findings."
"He managed to gist the lengthy lecture into a simple explanation."
"I always gist my notes after class to focus on what’s important."