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Uncommongist
The correct spelling is gist.
How to pronounce gist
/dʒɪst/
nounIPA: /dʒɪst/
Say it like: Jis-t
The correct spelling is gist. The most essential part; the main idea or substance (of a longer or more complicated matter); the crux of a matter; the pith.
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Meanings
noun
- 1.The most essential part; the main idea or substance (of a longer or more complicated matter); the crux of a matter; the pith.
- 2.The essential ground for action in a suit, without which there is no cause of action.
- 3.Resting place (especially of animals), lodging.
verb
- 1.To summarize, to extract and present the most important parts of.
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