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summaries

NOUN

short statement of main points

Synonyms

STRONGEST

analysis essence outline prospectus recap rehash review rundown sketch survey synopsis version

STRONG

abbreviation abridgment abstract brief capitulation case compendium condensation conspectus core digest epitome extract inventory nutshell recapitulation reduction report roundup run-through sense skeleton syllabus

WEAK

aperçu long and short of it pandect precis précis résumé sum and substance summing-up wrap-up

Antonyms

STRONG

enlargement expansion extension increase unabridgement

WEAK

detail dissertation thesis

Example Sentences

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Those summaries typically present results in broad categories such as “excellent health” or “within normal limits,” rather than providing detailed underlying data.

From Salon • May 31, 2026

YouTube brought its formerly mobile-exclusive Gemini-powered summaries and timestamps to its megapopular TV app in March.

From Slate • May 3, 2026

Simple adjustments, like written summaries after meetings and captions on video calls, could make a big difference, he says.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

There are just headlines and short summaries, presented as simply and unadorned as the plain-spoken Kavanagh himself.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

There is no evidence that these summaries had any influence.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton