synopsis

Definitions of synopsis
  1. noun
    a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory
    synonyms: résumé
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    types:
    résumé
    a condensed written summary or abstract
    type of:
    résumé
    a brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form
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