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sum·ma·ry [ súmməree ]


noun  (plural sum·ma·ries)
Definition:
 
short version containing gist of something: a shortened version of something that has been said or written, containing only the main points



adjective 
Definition:
 
1. immediate: done immediately and with little discussion or attention to formalities
a summary execution

2. giving only main points: shortened and giving only the main points of something

3. law relating to lower courts: relating to, dealt with, or given by lower courts operating without the formality of full proceedings

[15th century. < Latin summarium< summa (see sum1)]

sum·ma·ri·ness noun
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