American English
/ˈsə.mɚ.iz/
3 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Related entry: summary
A short version of something that gives only its main points.
Practice out loudA short version of something that gives only its main points.
Please write a summary of the article.
The summary explains the main ideas clearly.
brief summary · write a summary · give a summary · executive summary
a summary of + noun
A short report that gives the main points of a longer report, especially for managers.
Read the executive summary before the full report.
Used to introduce the main points at the end of an explanation.
In summary, the plan will save time and money.
The plural is summaries, not summarys.