summary
Translation
summary, abstract, synopsis
Examples
Please write a short summary of the article.
Please write a short summary of the article.
In summary, the project was a success.
In summary, the project was a success.
Grammar Patterns
a summary of ((sth.)) a brief statement of the main points of (sth.) He gave a summary of the meeting.
Similar Words
Synonyms: abstract, outline, synopsis; Antonyms: detail, expansion
Etymology
From Latin 'summa' meaning 'sum, total'. It's a brief statement of the main points.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'summary' as the 'sum' of all the important points of something longer.