gist

noun

ˈjist

: the ground (see ground entry 1 sense 4a) of a legal action

: the main point or part : essence

the gist of an argument

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The word gist often appears in such contexts as "the gist of the conversation was that…" to let us know that what follows will be a statement or summary that in some way encapsulates the main point or overarching theme. The gist of a conversation, argument, story, or what-have-you is what we rely on when the actual words and details are only imperfectly recalled, inessential, or too voluminous to recount in their entirety. Gist was borrowed from the Anglo-French legal phrase laccion gist ("the action lies or is based [on]") in the 17th century, and it was originally used in law as a term referring to the foundation or grounds for a legal action without which the action would not be legally sustainable.

Example Sentences

Thus, Poulterers' Case gave rise to a doctrine which survives to this day: the gist of conspiracy is the agreement, and so the agreement is punishable even if its purpose was not achieved.

Wayne R. LaFave & Austin W. Scott, Jr., Criminal Law, (1972) 1986 … Einstein showed how time intervals depend on the motion of people and clocks doing the measuring. And that's the gist of relativity.

Alan Lightman, Science, January/February 1984 Dorothea told him that she had seen Lydgate, and recited the gist of her conversation with him about the Hospital.

George Eliot, Middlemarch, 1872 didn't catch every word between them, but heard enough to get the gist of the conversation

Recent Examples on the Web The gist of that settlement is that, in exchange, the county will continue to keep the adjoining Moor Downs golf course open for 10 years and preserve both the spring house and clubhouse on the grounds.

Jim Riccioli, Journal Sentinel, 17 Aug. 2022 The gist is this: Jones sustained a cut on his hand the same day Rhoda Nathan died.

cincinnati.com, 22 Aug. 2022 The gist is that some people seek to get hired into a firm to initiate or instigate the establishment of AI Ethics principles in the company.

Lance Eliot, Forbes, 13 Aug. 2022 The gist is that Carrère’s life gets very bad and then slightly better.

New York Times, 26 July 2022 The gist of these movies is that a gangster named Massimo kidnaps Laura, a bored Polish woman on vacation in Italy.

Andy Meek, BGR, 12 Aug. 2022 The gist was essentially, really Michael — tell me straight — driving with a trailer up the Cassiar vs. the Alcan.

Alli Harvey, Anchorage Daily News, 23 July 2022 The gist is that the best Bloody Mary recipe is also the simplest Bloody Mary recipe.

Kurt Maitland, Men's Health, 14 July 2022 The gist is that a longer set of instructions or code might ultimately be faster or more expedient than a shorter set.

Lance Eliot, Forbes, 7 July 2022 See More

单词	gists
释义	gist noun ˈjist 1 : the ground (see ground entry 1 sense 4a) of a legal action 2 : the main point or part : essence the gist of an argument Did you know? The word gist often appears in such contexts as "the gist of the conversation was that…" to let us know that what follows will be a statement or summary that in some way encapsulates the main point or overarching theme. The gist of a conversation, argument, story, or what-have-you is what we rely on when the actual words and details are only imperfectly recalled, inessential, or too voluminous to recount in their entirety. Gist was borrowed from the Anglo-French legal phrase laccion gist ("the action lies or is based [on]") in the 17th century, and it was originally used in law as a term referring to the foundation or grounds for a legal action without which the action would not be legally sustainable. Synonyms bottom line bull's-eye centerpiece core crux essence heart kernel keynote meat meat and potatoes net nub nubbin nucleus pith pivot point root sum See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Thus, Poulterers' Case gave rise to a doctrine which survives to this day: the gist of conspiracy is the agreement, and so the agreement is punishable even if its purpose was not achieved. Wayne R. LaFave & Austin W. Scott, Jr., Criminal Law, (1972) 1986 … Einstein showed how time intervals depend on the motion of people and clocks doing the measuring. And that's the gist of relativity. Alan Lightman, Science, January/February 1984 Dorothea told him that she had seen Lydgate, and recited the gist of her conversation with him about the Hospital. George Eliot, Middlemarch, 1872 didn't catch every word between them, but heard enough to get the gist of the conversation Recent Examples on the Web The gist of that settlement is that, in exchange, the county will continue to keep the adjoining Moor Downs golf course open for 10 years and preserve both the spring house and clubhouse on the grounds. Jim Riccioli, Journal Sentinel, 17 Aug. 2022 The gist is this: Jones sustained a cut on his hand the same day Rhoda Nathan died. cincinnati.com, 22 Aug. 2022 The gist is that some people seek to get hired into a firm to initiate or instigate the establishment of AI Ethics principles in the company. Lance Eliot, Forbes, 13 Aug. 2022 The gist is that Carrère’s life gets very bad and then slightly better. New York Times, 26 July 2022 The gist of these movies is that a gangster named Massimo kidnaps Laura, a bored Polish woman on vacation in Italy. Andy Meek, BGR, 12 Aug. 2022 The gist was essentially, really Michael — tell me straight — driving with a trailer up the Cassiar vs. the Alcan. Alli Harvey, Anchorage Daily News, 23 July 2022 The gist is that the best Bloody Mary recipe is also the simplest Bloody Mary recipe. Kurt Maitland, Men's Health, 14 July 2022 The gist is that a longer set of instructions or code might ultimately be faster or more expedient than a shorter set. Lance Eliot, Forbes, 7 July 2022 See More Word History Etymology Anglo-French, it lies, from gisir to lie, ultimately from Latin jacēre — more at adjacent First Known Use 1632, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing gist the gist got the gist of the gist got the gist of Kids Definition gist noun ˈjist : the main point of a matter He spoke so fast, I only got the gist of the story. Legal Definition gist noun ˈjist : the ground or foundation of a legal action without which it would not be sustainable History and Etymology for gist Anglo-French, in the phrase laccion gist the action lies or is based (on), from gisir to lie (of process), from Old French gesir to lie, ultimately from Latin jacere gists noun plural of gist as in essences the central part or aspect of something under consideration didn't catch every word between them, but heard enough to get the gist of the conversation Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance essences hearts kernels roots cores points piths sums keynotes meats themes bottom lines nuclei subjects contents pivots nets nubs directions nubbins centerpieces bull's-eyes substances cruces nucleuses tenors bullseyes propositions courses cruxes meat and potatoes bodies hypotheses theses drifts purports
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