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Excerpt
01
a short piece taken from a longer composition
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Plural form
excerpts
What is an "excerpt"?
An excerpt is a short portion or segment taken from a larger piece of music, text, or work. It represents a specific part of the whole, often selected to highlight a particular section, theme, or idea. In music, an excerpt might be used to showcase a notable passage or to provide a sample of the work for analysis or performance. Excerpts are useful for focusing on specific elements without needing to present the entire piece.
to excerpt
01
to select and extract a passage, segment, or portion from a larger text, usually for reference or quotation
Grammatical Information
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
excerpt
3rd person singular
excerpts
Past simple
excerpted
Past participle
excerpted
Examples
The author excerpted a compelling passage from her latest novel for promotional purposes.
