Abstract, in a sense (6)

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precis

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'abstract' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for precis that I've seen before include "Cripes, what a summary!" , "Synopsis, summary" , "Prices for abbreviated version" , "Abridgment (of text)" , "Summary of the main points" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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