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SUMMARY Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word summary. (exact relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the word summary. (close relations)
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abstract
noun, adjectiven, adj
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)

outline
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

overview
nounn
noun

• a general summary of a subject

recap
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

synopsis
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

upshot
nounn
noun

• a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

bottom line
nounn
noun

• the last line in an audit; the line that shows profit or loss

• the decisive point

Best Hypernyms For SUMMARY

Here is a list of related hypernyms for summary, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (10)
abstract encapsulation outline overview recapitulation review statement summation survey synopsis

Alternatives for ABSTRACT

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