summary — a brief statement or account of the main points of something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a brief statement or account of the main points of something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsʌməri/
Example Sentences
- His summary of the 3-hour meeting was just 'We need more coffee and less meetings.'
- The movie summary was so detailed that I didn't need to watch the actual film.
- Please provide a summary of your research findings by Friday.
summary
NOUN[/ˈsʌməri/]
a brief statement or account of the main points of something
She gave a quick summary of the meeting before everyone rushed off to lunch.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'summa' meaning 'sum' or 'total', combined with the suffix '-ary' meaning 'relating to'. The word evolved through Old French 'sumarie' to describe something that contains the main points of a larger whole.
Breakdown
summ- (sum, total) + -ary (relating to) = summary
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“His summary of the 3-hour meeting was just 'We need more coffee and less meetings.'”
“The movie summary was so detailed that I didn't need to watch the actual film.”
“Please provide a summary of your research findings by Friday.”
“The annual report included a comprehensive summary of the company's performance.”
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