summary

(noun, adjective)

adjective

1. performed speedily and without formality

- a summary execution

- summary justice

Similar word(s): unofficial, drumhead

2. briefly giving the gist of something

- a summary formulation of a wide-ranging subject

Similar word(s): concise, compact, compendious, succinct

Sentences with summary as an adjective:

- A summary review is in the appendix.

- They used summary executions to break the resistance of the people.

- Summary justice is bad justice.

noun

1. a brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form

- he gave a summary of the conclusions

Definition categories: communication, statement