English dictionary
summary
adjectivePronunciation
ˈsʌməɹi
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
adjective
- briefly giving the gist of something
adjective
- performed speedily and without formality
noun
- a brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form
Example sentences
a short and compendious book
a compact style is brief and pithy
succinct comparisons
a summary formulation of a wide-ranging subject
a summary execution
summary justice
he gave a summary of the conclusions