Gist (noun)

1. The main or essential part of a matter or situation.
2. A summary of the main points of something.

Origin:

Mid-16th century (in the sense "essence, substance"): from old french giste, from gister "to lie, be lodged", from gisir, from latin jacere "to lie". the current sense dates from the late 17th century.

Examples:

1. The gist of the matter is that we need to make a decision.
2. The article provided a brief gist of the recent research.
3. The gist of the story is that a young boy goes on an adventure.
4. The speaker's main point, or gist, was that we need to take action.
5. Can you give me the gist of what was discussed at the meeting?