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7 ENTRIES FOUND:

1sum·ma·ry

adj
\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

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