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meaning; point (e.g. of a statement); gist; effect
goal; intent; object; aim; point
会議の主旨を冒頭で明確に説明した。
The gist of the meeting was clearly explained at the outset.
論文の主旨が読者に伝わるよう工夫した。
I took care to ensure the main point of the thesis reached the reader.
提案の主旨に賛同する委員が多数を占めた。
A majority of committee members agreed with the gist of the proposal.