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summary

/ˈsʌməri/

/ˈsʌmɛri/

summarynoun

summaries

/ˈsʌməri/

/ˈsʌmɛri/

Translations

résumé

The teacher asked the students to write a summary of the article.

Le professeur a demandé aux étudiants de rédiger un résumé de l’article.

Additional translations

synthèseUsuel pour une version condensée mettant en avant les points essentiels.

Definitions

A brief statement or account of the main points of something.

The teacher asked the students to write a summary of the article.

A condensed version of a text or speech, highlighting the key points.

The executive summary of the report was only two pages long.

Synonyms

summaryadjective

more summary

Comp.

most summary

Super.

/ˈsʌm.əri/

/ˈsʌm.ə.ri/

Translations

sommairePour un exposé bref; aussi courant dans le registre administratif ou juridique pour « without the usual formalities ».

The committee prepared a summary report of its findings.

Le comité a préparé un rapport sommaire sur ses conclusions.

Definitions

Providing a brief statement or account of the main points of something.

The committee prepared a summary report of its findings.

Conducted without the usual formalities; immediate and without delay.

He faced summary dismissal for gross misconduct.

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