# summarily

/səˈmɛɹɪɫi/ (US) · /sʌmˈɛɹəli/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Adverb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/summarily
Updated: 2026-05-20

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

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