Summary

usgb/ˈsʌməri/
noun

A short explanation of something.

At the end of the meeting, she gave a summary of the main points.
Visual representation of "summary" - A short explanation of something

Often appears as...

  • executive summary
  • summary report
Definition 1 of 2
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LampPro Tip 1/3

Length Matters

A summary should be brief, capturing the essence without extra details.

Illustration for Length Matters
His book summary was only a paragraph long.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Main Points Only

Focus on the primary ideas or arguments, not everything mentioned.

Illustration for Main Points Only
The summary highlighted the article's key arguments.
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Avoid Personal Views

A summary should remain neutral, not reflecting the summarizer's opinions.

Illustration for Avoid Personal Views
In her summary, she strictly stuck to the author's viewpoints.
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