I. sum ‧ ma ‧ ry 1 AC /ˈsʌməri/ BrE AmE noun ( plural summaries ) [countable]
[ Word Family: verb : ↑ summarize ; noun : ↑ summary ]
a short statement that gives the main information about something, without giving all the details:
A brief summary is given on a separate sheet.
summary of
The group produces a monthly summary of their research.
in summary
In summary, do not sell your shares.
II. summary 2 AC BrE AmE adjective [only before noun]
[ Date: 1400-1500 ; Language: Medieval Latin ; Origin: summarius , from Latin summa ; ⇨ ↑ sum 1 ]
1 . formal done immediately, and not following the normal process:
a summary execution
2 . a summary report, statement etc gives the main facts in a report etc without any of the details or explanations