SUMMARY


Meaning of SUMMARY in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' s ə -m ə -r ē also ' s ə m-r ē or - ˌ mer- ē

Function: adjective

Etymology: Middle English, from Medieval Latin summarius, from Latin summa sum

Date: 15th century

1 : COMPREHENSIVE especially : covering the main points succinctly

2 a : done without delay or formality : quickly executed <a summary dismissal> b : of, relating to, or using a summary proceeding <a summary trial>

synonyms see CONCISE

– sum · mar · i · ly \ ( ˌ )s ə - ' mer- ə -l ē \ adverb

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