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sum·mary (sum′ə rē)

adjective

  1. that presents the substance or general idea in brief form; summarizing; concise; condensed
    1. prompt and without formality; expeditious summary punishment
    2. hasty and arbitrary a summary dismissal

Etymology: ME < ML summarius < L summa, sum

noun pl. summaries -·ries

a brief statement or account covering the substance or main points; digest; abridgment; compendium

Etymology: L summarium: see summarythe

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Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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