Definition of Summary

1. Noun. A brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form. "He gave a summary of the conclusions"


2. Adjective. Performed speedily and without formality. "Summary justice"
Exact synonyms: Drumhead
Similar to: Unofficial

3. Adjective. Briefly giving the gist of something. "A summary formulation of a wide-ranging subject"
Exact synonyms: Compact, Compendious, Succinct
Similar to: Concise
Derivative terms: Compendium, Succinctness

Definition of Summary

1. a. Formed into a sum; summed up; reduced into a narrow compass, or into few words; short; brief; concise; compendious; as, a summary statement of facts.

2. n. A general or comprehensive statement; an abridged account; an abstract, abridgment, or compendium, containing the sum or substance of a fuller account.

Definition of Summary

1. a condensation of the substance of a larger work [n -RIES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Summary

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summary (current term)
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