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SUMMARY

(noun, adj.sat, adj.)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Summary.

How to pronounce summary:

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Summary - as a noun

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

Example: "He gave a summary of the conclusions"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sum-up
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
statement
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Summary - as an adjective satellite

Performed speedily and without formality

Example: "A summary execution"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
drumhead

Briefly giving the gist of something

Example: "A short and compendious book"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
compactcompendioussuccinct

Summary - as an adjective

Concise, brief or presented in a condensed form

Example: "A summary review is in the appendix."

Performed speedily and without formal ceremony.

Example: "They used summary executions to break the resistance of the people."

Performed by cutting the procedures of a standard and fair trial.

Example: "Summary justice is bad justice."

Example Sentences

"I will provide a summary of the book in my presentation."
"The summary of the meeting will be emailed to all participants."
"She wrote a detailed summary of the research findings."
"The executive gave a brief summary of the company's performance."
"The teacher asked the students to write a one-page summary of the chapter."
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Word Game Points

Is SUMMARY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, summary is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SUMMARY has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is SUMMARY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, summary is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SUMMARY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is SUMMARY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, summary is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SUMMARY has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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