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Podcast 1 · Introduction

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A documentary-style narration: origin, meaning, and feel.

Part of speech

noun and verb

Pronunciation

EK-surpt (noun) / ik-SURPT (verb)  /ˈɛksɜːpt/ (noun), /ɪkˈsɜːpt/ (verb)

Definition

As a noun: a short passage or extract taken from a longer text, speech, film, or other work. As a verb: to take out or select a passage from a larger work.

Plain meaning

A selected piece taken from something longer — a quote, a clip, a passage that represents the whole.

Register

Neutral and slightly formal. Standard in academic, journalistic, and publishing contexts. Comfortable in professional emails.