Definition of "gist"
noun:
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The most essential part; the main idea or substance (of a longer or more complicated matter).
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The essential ground for action in a suit, without which there is no cause of action.
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Resting place (especially of animals), lodging.
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verb:
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To summarize, to extract and present the most important parts of.
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