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

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summaries

Luther’s catechisms, appearing with the finality and exactitude of print, “distilled Christian doctrine into concise, systematic summaries designed to define true belief.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 12, 2026

Throughout the year, Google has had strong growth in search advertising, still its cash cow, as AI-powered features such as summaries and chatbot features have spurred more search usage.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026

Going into greater detail than earlier reports, Nardello & Co. included summaries of site visits to dozens of shelters and permanent housing projects.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026

NHS medical records can contain highly sensitive personal information, ranging from test results and hospital discharge summaries to details of prescriptions and medications.

From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026

I really should have read her summaries, but it was too late.

From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen

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