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synopsis

Pronunciation: [səˈnɪp.sɪs]

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Learn how to use synopsis in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “literature”

(noun) a short summary or overview of a story, book, or movie. It's like a little sneak peek that tells you what it’s about without giving away all the details.

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The synopsis of the book made me excited to read the whole story.

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The synopsis was so confusing that I didn't understand what the book was about.

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Can you give me a brief synopsis of the movie?

Context: “academic”

(noun) a brief summary of a research paper or project. It helps others quickly understand the main points and findings without reading the entire thing.

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The synopsis of her research was clear and informative, making it easy to follow her ideas.

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His synopsis left out important details, which made it hard to understand the project.

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What key findings does your synopsis highlight?

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Pronunciation: [səˈnɪp.sɪs]

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