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1sum·ma·ry

adjective \ˈsə-mə-rē also ˈsəm-rē or -ˌmer-ē\

Definition of SUMMARY

1
: comprehensive; especially : covering the main points succinctly
2
a : done without delay or formality : quickly executed <a summary dismissal>
b : of, relating to, or using a summary proceeding <a summary trial>
sum·mar·i·ly \(ˌ)sə-ˈmer-ə-lē\ adverb

Examples of SUMMARY

  1. a summary account of the accident
  2. <obviously a one-volume encyclopedia can offer only a very summary account of the American Civil War>

Origin of SUMMARY

Middle English, from Medieval Latin summarius, from Latin summa sum
First Known Use: 15th century

2sum·ma·ry

noun \ˈsə-mə-rē also ˈsəm-rē\
plural sum·ma·ries

Definition of SUMMARY

: an abstract, abridgment, or compendium especially of a preceding discourse

Examples of SUMMARY

  1. He concluded the report with a brief summary.
  2. They gave a summary of their progress in building the bridge.

First Known Use of SUMMARY

1509

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