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Definition summary in American English

summary adjective

adjective
/ˈsʌməri/
1

done immediately and without following the usual methods or processes

Example

Soldiers were accused of summary executions of civilians.

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2

giving only the most important information and not all the details

Example

a summary report/statement

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Definition summary in American English