Synonyms for summary

Synonyms for (noun) summary

Synonyms: sum-up, summary

Definition: a brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form

Usage: he gave a summary of the conclusions

Similar words: statement

Definition: a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc

Usage: according to his statement he was in London on that day


Synonyms for (adj) summary

Synonyms: compact, compendious, succinct, summary

Definition: briefly giving the gist of something

Usage: a short and compendious book; a compact style is brief and pithy; succinct comparisons; a summary formulation of a wide-ranging subject

Similar words: concise

Definition: expressing much in few words

Usage: a concise explanation


Synonyms: summary, drumhead

Definition: performed speedily and without formality

Usage: a summary execution; summary justice

Similar words: unofficial

Definition: not having official authority or sanction

Usage: a sort of unofficial mayor; an unofficial estimate; he participated in an unofficial capacity


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