Definition: a brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form
Usage: he gave a summary of the conclusions
Main entry: 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
Definition: performed speedily and without formality
Usage: a summary execution; summary justice