summary
pronunciation
How to pronounce summary in British English:
UK [ˈsʌməri]
How to pronounce summary in American English:
US [ˈsʌməri]
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- Noun:
- a briefstatement that presents the main points in a concise form
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- Adjective:
- performed speedily and without formality
- briefly giving the gist of something
Word Origin
- summary (adj.)
- early 15c., "brief, abbreviated; containing the sum or substance only," from Medieval Latin summarius "of or pertaining to the sum or substance," from Latin summa "whole, totality, gist" (see sum (n.)). Compare Latin phrase ad summam "on the whole, generally, in short." Sense of "done promptly, performed without hesitation or formality" is from 1713.
- summary (n.)
- "a summary statement or account," c. 1500, from Latin summarium "an epitome, abstract, summary," from summa "totality, gist" (see sum (n.)).
Synonym
prospectus capitulation compendium abstract brief fill-in survey version recap synopsis sketch short digest gist outline precis review epitome conspectus condensation rundown core recapitulation
Antonym
Example
- 1. The summary report makes some other interesting points as well .
- 2. Summary : every man craves for recognition and social status .
- 3. Before providing my summary , permit me a few observations on my distinguished opponent 's rebuttal .
- 4. It is a brief summary of approximately 300 words .
- 5. Executive summary of the project : provides a summary of the findings and recommendations for each of the key policy areas covered .