| Front | summary |
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| Back | sum•mary noun, adjective BrE /ˈsʌməri/ NAmE /ˈsʌməri/ noun word origin example bank (pl. sum•maries) a short statement that gives only the main points of sth, not the details The following is a summary of our conclusions. a news summary a two-page summary of a government report In summary, this was a disappointing performance. adjective word origin [only before noun] 1 (formal) giving only the main points of sth, not the details a summary financial statement I made a summary report for the records. 2 (sometimes disapproving) done immediately, without paying attention to the normal process that should be followed summary justice/execution a summary judgement sum•mar•ily /BrE ˈsʌmərəli; NAmE səˈmerəli/ adverb to be summarily dismissed/executed |
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