Definition of excerpts

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  • excerpts is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 19
  • excerpts is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 19
  • excerpts is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 21

Definition of excerpts

  • take out of a literary work in order to cite or copy (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. extract
    2. take out
  • a passage selected from a larger work (noun)

    Examples

    1. he presented excerpts from William James' philosophical writings

    Synonyms

    1. excerption
    2. extract
    3. selection

See definition of excerpts in Merriam Webster