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Feb 12, 2012
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Synonyms for summary

Noun

1. summary, statement
usage: a briefstatement that presents the main points in a concise form; "he gave a summary of the conclusions"

Adjective

1. drumhead, summary, unofficial (vs. official)
usage: performed speedily and without formality; "a summary execution"; "summary justice"
2. compendious, compact, succinct, summary, concise (vs. prolix)
usage: briefly giving the gist of something; "a short and compendious book"; "a compact style is brief and pithy"; "succinct comparisons"; "a summary formulation of a wide-ranging subject"
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