1ex·cerpt 
/ˈɛkˌsɚpt, ˈɛgˌzɚpt/ noun
plural ex·cerpts /ˈɛkˌsɚpt, ˈɛgˌzɚpt/ noun [count] : a small part of a longer written work
▪ She read an excerpt from the play. ▪ I've read only excerpts of/from Moby-Dick, never the whole book.
▪ She read an excerpt from the play. ▪ I've read only excerpts of/from Moby-Dick, never the whole book.
