summary
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