summary
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• noun
A brief statement or account that presents the main points of a longer text, speech, or event.
"Please read the executive summary before we discuss the full research paper in our afternoon meeting."
• adjective
Dispensing with needless details or formalities; brief and concise.
"The report concluded with a summary account of the committee's financial recommendations."
(especially of a judicial process or disciplinary action) Performed immediately and without customary legal formalities or delay.
"The employee faced summary dismissal after violating the company's strict safety protocols."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the 15th century from Medieval Latin summarium ('an epitome, abstract, or summary'), derived from Latin summa ('the highest part, main point, or total'), from the feminine of summus ('highest').