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- pronunciation:
- suh
m
ri
- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Parts
part of speech: |
noun |
inflections: |
summaries |
definition: |
a short and usu. comprehensive statement of what has been previously stated.
The paper ended with a concise summary of all of the writer's points.I didn't have time to read the whole article so I read just the summary.- synonyms:
- abstract, aperçu, brief, précis, résumé, synopsis
- similar words:
- outline, review
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related words: |
abridgment, analysis, argument, conclusion, idea, lead, memorandum |
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part of speech: |
adjective |
definition 1: |
brief; concise; condensed.
The president issued a summary statement concerning the matter.- synonyms:
- brief, compact, concise, condensed, thumbnail
- similar words:
- abridged, compendious, compressed, short, sketchy, succinct, synoptic, terse
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definition 2: |
done rapidly and without regard to customary practice, as in a law case.
The ship captain was known and feared for his summary method of administering punishment.- synonyms:
- peremptory
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related words: |
cursory, laconic, prompt, quick |
derivations: |
summarily (adv.), summariness (n.) |
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