Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
summary
noun
/ˈsʌm.ər.i/
Definition
A brief statement or account of the main points of something.
Examples
- The teacher asked the students to write a summary of the article.
- After the meeting, we prepared a summary of the key decisions made.
- He gave a quick summary of the book during the presentation.
Meaning
A summary condenses information, making it easier to understand the essential ideas without needing to go into detail.
Synonyms
- overview
- digest
- recap
- abstract
- outline
