DIGEST


Meaning of DIGEST in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' d ī - ˌ jest

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English, systematic arrangement of laws, from Latin digesta, from neuter plural of digestus, past participle of digerere to arrange, distribute, digest, from dis- + gerere to carry

Date: 14th century

1 : a summation or condensation of a body of information: as a : a systematic compilation of legal rules, statutes, or decisions b : a periodical devoted to condensed versions of previously published articles

2 : a product of digestion

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