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gist
noun(gist)
the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work
Synonyms: burden, core, effect, essence,
gist
noun(gist)
the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
Synonyms: center, centre, core, essence, heart, heart and soul, inwardness, kernel, marrow, meat, nitty-gritty, nub, pith, substance, sum,
Examples:
The gist of the prosecutor's argument.

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