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excerpt

n.
US //ˈɛksɝpt// UK //ɛksˈɜːpt// ex·cerpt
  1. 1 a short passage (n.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    a small part of a book, article, or song that you read or listen to separately.

    a short extract from a film, broadcast, or piece of music or writing.

    Example

    The teacher read a short excerpt from the novel to the class.

    Example

    The anthology includes a brief excerpt from the author's final memoir, providing a poignant glimpse into his creative process during his later years.

Origin

From Latin excerptus, past participle of excerpere (“to pick out”), from ex (“out”) + carpere (“to pick, pluck”).

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