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summary

UK
/ˈsʌməri/
US
/ˈsʌmɛri/

Translations

summarynoun
summaries
pl
UK
/ˈsʌməri/
US
/ˈsʌmɛri/
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.
Synonyms
digest
synopsis
summation
resume
outline
condensation
abstract
overview
recap
summaryadjective
more summary
Comp.
most summary
Super.
UK
/ˈsʌm.əri/
US
/ˈsʌm.ə.ri/
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.
Synonyms
compact
synoptic
capsule
immediate
prompt
instant
brief
concise
succinct
condensed
abridged
pithy

Definitions

summarynoun
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.
summaryadjective
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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