summary summary /ˈsʌmɝi/

adjective

1. Briefly giving the gist of something  ( compact , compendious , succinct , summary )
   briefly giving the gist of something
    A short and compendious book
   a short and compendious book
    A compact style is brief and pithy
   a compact style is brief and pithy
    Succinct comparisons
   succinct comparisons
    A summary formulation of a wide-ranging subject
   a summary formulation of a wide-ranging subject
   
2. Performed speedily and without formality  ( drumhead , summary )
   performed speedily and without formality
    A summary execution
   a summary execution
    Summary justice
   summary justice
   

noun

1. () A brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form  ( sum-up , wrap-up , summary )
   a brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form
    He gave a summary of the conclusions
   he gave a summary of the conclusions