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excerpt

/ekˈsɜːrpt/
Word
Definition

An excerpt is a short piece of writing or music taken from a larger piece.

Example Sentence

I didn’t listen to the entire symphony online, but I did play an excerpt.

Source: 4000 Essential English Words - Book 6

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