Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A short version that gives only the main points of something Synonyms:
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The report included a concise summary of findings.He gave a quick summary of the novel's plot.The article begins with a brief summary of key events.
Etymology:
Middle English from Latin summarium, meaning a summary, derived from summarius, of or pertaining to a summary; in use since 15th century.
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