I. ˈsə-mə-rē also ˈsəm-rē or -ˌmer-ē 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)sə-ˈmer-ə-lē adverb
II. ˈsə-mə-rē also ˈsəm-rē noun
( plural -ries )
Date: 1509
: an abstract, abridgment, or compendium especially of a preceding discourse