digest

Definition 1

Short yet comprehensive distillation of a written work, prepared often by someone other than the original author. A digest is broader in scope than a synopsis and briefly covers practically all major points of the full work.

Definition 2

Periodical that collates the works of several authors and presents them in a heavily condensed form for quick yet varied reading.


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