summaries
n. countable B1 Intermediate US //ˈsəmɝiz// UK //sˈʌməɹiz// sum·maries
n. short versions of a longer story or report that give you the main points. You use them to understand the big picture without reading every detail.
n. brief statements or accounts of the main points of something. Plural form of 'summary'.
The teacher asked for short summaries of the book chapters.
The executive assistant prepared weekly summaries of all department meetings to keep the director informed.
While the full report spans several hundred pages, the executive summaries provide a concise overview of the primary findings and recommended policy changes.
Usage
Plural form of 'summary'; the final 'y' changes to 'i' before adding 'es'.
Pitfall
summaryssummariesNouns ending in a consonant plus 'y' must change the 'y' to 'ies' in the plural form.