Meaning Of The Word Summary

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What's The Definition Of Summary?

summary
countable noun: A summary of something is a short account of it, which gives the main points but not the details.

summary in American English
that presents the substance or general idea in brief form; summarizing; concise; condensed
adjective: brief and comprehensive; concise
noun: a comprehensive and usually brief abstract, recapitulation, or compendium of previously stated facts or statements

summary in British English
performed arbitrarily and quickly, without formality
noun: a brief account giving the main points of something

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