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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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The White House said that medication lists in executive summaries, like the one they provided on Friday, are often abbreviated for readability and relevance.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

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

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

Now newspapers were printing daily summaries of what was being brought to the surface.

From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler