Precis (noun)

A summary or brief account of the main points of something, especially a document or speech.

Origin:

Mid 18th century: from french précis, from préciser "make precise".

Examples:

1. He wrote a precis of the report for the board.
2. The precis of the speech gave the main points but not the details.
3. The precis was a brief but accurate summary.
4. The precis was used to understand the document quickly.
5. The precis was helpful in understanding the main points of the argument.