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summary

n. countable
B1 Intermediate Oxford US //ˈsəmɝi// UK //sˈʌməɹi// sum·ma·ry Academic General-service

n. a short version of a longer story, report, or speech. It gives you the main points and the most important facts without all the small details.

n. a brief statement or account of the main points of something. Often used in academic or legal contexts to provide a concise overview of a larger body of work.


SIMPLE

Please write a short summary of the book.

CONTEXTUAL

The lawyer provided a clear summary of the evidence before the jury began their private discussion.

COMPLEX

At the conclusion of the three-day conference, the lead researcher presented a comprehensive summary of the findings to ensure all stakeholders understood the project's next steps.

Synonyms
Etymology 1

From Middle English summary, from Medieval Latin summārius, from Latin summa (“total, sum”) + -ārius (suffix forming adjectives).

Etymology 2

From Medieval Latin summārium, from Latin summa (“total, sum”) + -ārium (suffix forming nouns of purpose).

Usage

Commonly paired with the preposition 'of' to indicate the source material.

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