Summary

noun

/ˈsʌməɹi/

Word Frequency: 36.5

Definitions

1.nounAn abstract or a condensed presentation of the substance of a body of material.

2.adjectiveConcise, brief or presented in a condensed form

"A summary review is in the appendix."

3.adjectivePerformed speedily and without formal ceremony.

"They used summary executions to break the resistance of the people."

4.adjectivePerformed by cutting the procedures of a standard and fair trial.

"Summary justice is bad justice."

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