SUMMARY Synonyms
There are 10 hypernyms of the word summary. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for SUMMARY
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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 |