Word
summarily
Phoneticssum·mar·i·ly, stress on the second syllable
US/səˈmɛɹɪɫi/
UK/sʌmˈɛɹəli/
Definition
adv. to do something quickly and without any delay or discussion. You use this when a decision is made right away, often because it is very important or serious.
adv. to act or decide immediately and without further consideration. Often implies a lack of deliberation or a sense of finality.
Examples
“The manager summarily dismissed the employee for being late.”
“The committee summarily rejected the proposal without even discussing the budget details.”
“The judge summarily dismissed the case after the defense presented evidence that the statute of limitations had expired.”
Examples
simple
“The manager summarily dismissed the employee for being late.”
contextual
“The committee summarily rejected the proposal without even discussing the budget details.”
complex
“The judge summarily dismissed the case after the defense presented evidence that the statute of limitations had expired.”
Real-World Examples
“But the thousands who remain -- including unaccompanied children who cannot be summarily deported -- are struggling to access food, water, shelter and sanitation while the tiny city's resources are overwhelmed.” “Two months since Omar Artan was summarily denied entry to a World Cup in which he was supposed to be refereeing.” Word family
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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