The word "gist" refers to the main point, essence or most important part of something. It is the central idea that you can summarize in a few words and it helps you understand the key message or information conveyed through a text or speech.
The basic gist of getting pregnant while still breastfeeding appears to be cut down dramatically, or stop altogether. (ababyonboard.com)
Useless and get rid of him was the general gist of what the Arsenal fans wrote, but we have seen signs that Sanogo could be a good player. (justarsenal.com)
«The quality of our student learning objectives was not where we ultimately want them to be,» said Rhode Island education commissioner Deborah Gist in an interview with The Hechinger Report last year. (hechingerreport.org)