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| sum·ma·ry [ súmməree ] |
noun (plural sum·ma·ries) |
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short version containing gist of something: a shortened version of something that has been said or written, containing only the main points
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adjective |
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1. immediate: done immediately and with little discussion or attention to formalities
  a summary execution
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2. giving only main points: shortened and giving only the main points of something
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3. law relating to lower courts: relating to, dealt with, or given by lower courts operating without the formality of full proceedings
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| [15th century. < Latin summarium< summa (see sum1)] |
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| sum·ma·ri·ness noun |
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