Meaning & Definition of word "Excerpt"
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Excerpt
/ˈɛksɜːrpt/
noun:
- 1. A passage or segment taken from a longer work, such as a book, article, or speech.
- Example: The teacher provided an excerpt from the novel for us to analyze.
- 2. A short extract from a film or a piece of music.
- Example: We listened to an excerpt of the symphony during the class.
verb:
- 1. To take a passage or segment from a longer work.
- Example: The author decided to excerpt part of his speech for the upcoming article.
- 2. To select and reproduce a segment from a larger context.
- Example: She excerpted several lines from the poem for her presentation.
Etymology
From Latin 'excerptum', the past participle of 'excerpere' meaning 'to pick out'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
excerpt from:
A passage taken from a specific source.
excerpted text:
Text that has been selected from a larger work.
notable excerpt:
An important or significant portion selected from a work.
Related Words
citation:
A reference to a source of information.
quotation:
A repetition of someone else's statement or thoughts.
review:
A critical or evaluative assessment of a work.
Slang Meanings of excerpt
Meaning: A sampled segment of content.
Example Sentence: Check out this cool excerpt I found from that new movie!
Meaning: A brief hit of information or entertainment.
Example Sentence: This excerpt really hooked me on the series!