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How to pronounce synopsis in English?

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Type Words
Synonyms abstract, outline, precis
Type of sum-up, summary
Has types apercu, brief, epitome
Derivation synoptic

Examples of synopsis

synopsis
Search for a movie, and the phone brings up a synopsis and lets you buy tickets.
From the nzherald.co.nz
After reading the synopsis I was a little apprehensive about watching this film.
From the independent.co.uk
The synopsis also includes tropical cyclone forecast positions out to 120 hours.
From the al.com
The synopsis only listed expenses related to the Memphis trip of roughly $1,100.
From the charlotteobserver.com
A synopsis of a classic book with a view of its historical significance is fine.
From the guardian.co.uk
I also wonder if the synopsis shouldn't be placed after the composition section.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Yes, well Showtime has released the official plot synopsis for its third series.
From the metro.co.uk
That meant drafting a ballot synopsis to be approved by the court within 15 days.
From the thenewstribune.com
Herein is a brief synopsis on those who have a vested interest in the conflict.
From the scoop.co.nz
More examples
  • Outline: a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory
  • Synopsis, also known as the Kievan Synopsis is a historical work, first published in Kiev in 1674.
  • A brief summary of the major points of a written work, either as prose or as a table; an abridgment or condensation of a work; A prayer book for use by the laity of the church
  • A two to three page, double-spaced description of a screenplay.
  • 1-3 page summary of a screenplay told in present tense.
  • A summary of the contents of a bill required to be attached to each bill upon introduction.
  • Contains a concise summary of information that serves as a thumb-nail sketch of what is known about a neotectonic feature. [Neotectonics database field]
  • A document that summarises the evidence collated for a piece of public health guidance. It contains a brief introduction followed by summaries of each evidence review.
  • A summary in paragraph form, rather than in outline format. The synopsis is an important part of a book proposal. For fiction, the synopsis portrays the high points of story line and plot, succinctly and dramatically. ...