Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

compend

Noun
/kəmˈpɛnd/
Definition
A concise summary or abstract of a larger work.
Examples
  • He prepared a compend of the research findings to share with the team.
  • The textbook includes a compend of key terms and definitions at the end of each chapter.
  • For her presentation, she created a compend that highlighted the most important aspects of her project.
Meaning
The term ‘compend’ refers to a brief collection or summary of information that presents the main points or ideas of a more extensive piece, often used for quick reference or review.
Synonyms
  • summary
  • abstract
  • digest
  • overview
  • recap