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SUMMARIES Synonyms

There are 22 synonyms of the word summaries. (exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word summaries. (close relations)
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briefs
nounn
noun

• (used in the plural) short tight-fitting underpants (trade name Jockey shorts)

abstracts
verb, nounv, n
adjective

• existing only in the mind; separated from embodiment

noun

• a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance

• a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory

adjective satellite

• not representing or imitating external reality or the objects of nature

• dealing with a subject in the abstract without practical purpose or intention

verb

• consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically

• make off with belongings of others

• consider apart from a particular case or instance

• give an abstract (of)

compendiums
nounn
noun

• a publication containing a variety of works

• a concise but comprehensive summary of a larger work

condensations
nounn
noun

• (psychoanalysis) an unconscious process whereby two ideas or images combine into a single symbol; especially in dreams

• the process of changing from a gaseous to a liquid or solid state

• atmospheric moisture that has condensed because of cold

• the process or result of becoming smaller or pressed together

• a shortened version of a written work

• the act of increasing the density of something

digests
verbv
noun

• a periodical that summarizes the news

• something that is compiled (as into a single book or file)

verb

• convert food into absorbable substances

• arrange and integrate in the mind

• put up with something or somebody unpleasant

• become assimilated into the body

• systematize, as by classifying and summarizing

• soften or disintegrate, as by undergoing exposure to heat or moisture

• make more concise

• soften or disintegrate by means of chemical action, heat, or moisture

encapsulations
nounn
noun

• the condition of being enclosed (as in a capsule)

• the process of enclosing (as in a capsule)

epitomes
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a standard or typical example

• a brief abstract (as of an article or book)

outlines
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the line that appears to bound an object

• a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory

• a schematic or preliminary plan

verb

• describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of

• draw up an outline or sketch for something

• trace the shape of

overviews
nounn
noun

• a general summary of a subject

recaps
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a used automobile tire that has been remolded to give it new treads

• a summary at the end that repeats the substance of a longer discussion

verb

• summarize briefly

reviews
nounn
noun

• a new appraisal or evaluation

• an essay or article that gives a critical evaluation (as of a book or play)

• a subsequent examination of a patient for the purpose of monitoring earlier treatment

• (accounting) a service (less exhaustive than an audit) that provides some assurance to interested parties as to the reliability of financial data

• a variety show with topical sketches and songs and dancing and comedians

• a periodical that publishes critical essays on current affairs or literature or art

• a summary at the end that repeats the substance of a longer discussion

• (law) a judicial reexamination of the proceedings of a court (especially by an appellate court)

• practice intended to polish performance or refresh the memory

• a formal or official examination

verb

• look at again; examine again

• appraise critically

• hold a review (of troops)

• refresh one's memory

• look back upon (a period of time, sequence of events); remember

rundowns
nounn
noun

• a concluding summary (as in presenting a case before a law court)

sketches
verb, nounv, n
noun

• preliminary drawing for later elaboration

• a brief literary description

• short descriptive summary (of events)

• a humorous or satirical drawing published in a newspaper or magazine

verb

• make a sketch of

• describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of

surveys
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a detailed critical inspection

• short descriptive summary (of events)

• the act of looking or seeing or observing

verb

• consider in a comprehensive way

• look over carefully or inspect

• keep under surveillance

• hold a review (of troops)

• make a survey of; for statistical purposes

• plot a map of (land)

synopses
nounn
noun

• a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory

compact
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
adjective

• closely and firmly united or packed together

noun

• a small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse

• a signed written agreement between two or more parties (nations) to perform some action

• a small and economical car

adjective satellite

• having a short and solid form or stature

• briefly giving the gist of something

verb

• have the property of being packable or of compacting easily

• compress into a wad

• make more compact by or as if by pressing

• squeeze or press together

compendious
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• briefly giving the gist of something

drumhead
nounn
noun

• a membrane that is stretched taut over a drum

adjective satellite

• performed speedily and without formality

succinct
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• briefly giving the gist of something

sum-up
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form

Best Hypernyms For SUMMARIES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for summaries, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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statement abstracts digests outlines overviews recaps reviews synopses

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