Summary | Mean of summary in English Dictionary

/ˈsʌməri/

• Noun
• a brief statement that gives the most important information about something
1. He concluded the report with a brief summary.
2. a chapter/plot summary
3. They gave a summary of their progress in building the bridge.
• as a brief statement of the most important information in a piece of writing or speech
1. In summary [=in conclusion, in sum], we need a better public health-care system.
• using few words to give the most important information about something
1. a summary account of the accident
2. a summary report

• done quickly in a way that does not follow the normal process
1. a summary dismissal/execution/judgment
2. a summary court proceeding