summary

NOUN (1)
[/ˈsʌməri/en-US]
overview neutral / digest neutral / recap informal
Synonyms overview neutral , digest neutral , recap informal
Antonyms detail

A brief statement or account that presents the main points or ideas of a longer text or presentation. It condenses the essential information into a shorter format, allowing for quick understanding without needing to read the entire work.

plural
summaries
  • The report provided a clear summary of the findings. — その報告書は調査結果の明確な要約を提供した。
  • She asked for a summary of the book before the meeting. — 彼女は会議の前に本の要約を求めた。
register: formal
VERB (1)
[/ˈsʌməˌraɪ/en-US]
summarize formal / condense formal / recap informal
Synonyms summarize formal , condense formal , recap informal
Antonyms expand

To present the main points of a larger work in a condensed form. This process involves distilling the essential information and simplifying it, ensuring that the core message is communicated clearly and effectively.

regular
gerund past present
summarizing summarized summarizes
  • Can you summarize the article for those who haven't read it? — まだ読んでいない人のためにその記事を要約してもらえますか?
  • He was asked to summarize the results of the study in a few sentences. — 彼はその研究の結果を数文で要約するように求められた。