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excerpt

/ɛksˈkrɛpt/ noun · British & US
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What does excerpt mean?

noun

A passage or section of a book, article, or document that is quoted or excerpted, typically to illustrate a point or provide a summary. A passage or section of a work that is quoted or excerpted.

Example

"The excerpt from the novel was chosen to highlight the author's use of imagery."

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