Definition of Summary
Summary
sum·ma·ry
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
A brief statement of the main points of a text, speech, or other written work.
e.g. The summary at the end of the chapter helped me understand the key concepts.
(adjective)
characteristic of something that is brief and covers the main points succinctly;
e.g. Here are the summary financial documents for the past 3 fiscal years.
(adjective)
quickly executed or done without delay and formalities;
e.g. The police made a summary arrest of the man who had a firearm in the restricted area.
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