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AWL Sublist 4 · Academic Word
summary
/ˈsʌməri/ Syllables: ˈsum·ma·ry
English Illustration
Arabic Translation & Context
Synonyms & Antonyms
A brief statement giving the main points of something.
Synonyms
overview
synopsis
abstract
Antonyms
None available
Translations
summary in Arabic
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Arabic Meaning
ملخص، موجز
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Easy Explanation (Arabic)
عرض قصير يوضح النقاط الرئيسية لشيء ما.
Easy Explanation
Plain English Breakdown
A summary is a short account of the main points of a text or research. An executive summary gives key findings concisely.
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Memory TipSummary comes from 'sum' — a summary sums up the main points.
Contextual Examples
How to use in a sentence
The executive summary provides a concise overview of the study for non-specialist readers.
A brief summary of prior research is included at the beginning of the literature review.
In summary, the results confirm that the intervention is both effective and cost-efficient.
Word Families & Pronunciation
summary
| PART OF SPEECH | FORM |
|---|---|
| verb | summarise |
| adjective | summarised |
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