summary

ˈsʌməri

Definitions

1. noun

a brief statement or abstract of the main points of something, especially a long piece of writing or a conversation

“She wrote a summary of the article for the class.”

2. verb

to give or provide a brief account of the main points of something

“The teacher asked the student to summarize the chapter for the test.”

Synonyms

  • abstract
  • digest
  • resume

Antonyms

  • detailed
  • exhaustive