Meaning & Definition of word "Summary"
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Summary
/ˈsʌməri/
noun:
- 1. A brief statement or account of the main points of something.
- Example: The report concludes with a summary of the key findings.
- 2. A concise presentation of the main ideas of a topic.
- Example: She provided a summary of the book for those who haven't read it.
- 3. An overview, usually presented in a condensed format.
- Example: The summary of the meeting was sent out to all participants.
verb:
- 1. To provide a brief statement or account of something.
- Example: Can you summarize the article in a few sentences?
- 2. To state or express the main points succinctly.
- Example: The teacher asked the students to summarize their findings.
Etymology
From Latin 'summarium', from 'summarius', meaning 'of a sum', derived from 'summus' meaning 'highest, total'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
In summary:
Used to introduce a brief statement that consolidates the main points.
Summary judgment:
A legal term for a judgment without a full trial.
Summed up:
To express something in a concise way.
Related Words
summarize:
To give a brief statement of the main points of something.
summary report:
A report that provides a summary of information.
summation:
The process of adding things together.
Slang Meanings of summary
Meaning: Quick recap
Example Sentence: Just give me a quick recap of what happened.
Meaning: Cliff’s Notes
Example Sentence: I didn’t read the book, I just used the Cliff’s Notes for the summary.