summary

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

Related to SUMMARY

Synonyms: abstract, breviary, brief, capsule, conspectus, digest, encapsulation, epitome, inventory, outline, précis, recap, recapitulation, résumé (or resume also resumé), roundup, rundown, run-through, sum, summa, summarization, summing-up, sum-up, synopsis, wrap-up

Related Words: abbreviation, abridgment (or abridgement), compend, compendium, condensation, curtailment, shortening; simplification, streamlining; rehash, reprise; conclusion, epilogue (also epilog)

Near Antonyms: amplification, enlargement, expansion; addendum, supplement

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