Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Summary.
How to pronounce summary:
US
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-upHypernyms (Closely Related)
statement11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Summary - as an adjective satellite
Performed speedily and without formality
Example: "A summary execution"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
drumhead15Briefly giving the gist of something
Example: "A short and compendious book"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
compact15compendious18succinct14Summary - 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."
Word Game Points
Is SUMMARY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, summary is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
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 WordSUMMARY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
Is SUMMARY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, summary is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSUMMARY has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.
