summary

noun

A brief statement mentioning the main points of something.

adjective

Presenting the substance in a condensed form; concise.

adjective

Performed speedily and without ceremony.

Containing the sum or substance only; reduced to few words; short; brief; concise; compendious: as, a summary statement of arguments or objections.

Rapidly performed; quickly executed; effected by a short way or method; without hesitation, delay, or formality.

Synonyms Succinct, Condensed, etc. (see concise); synoptical, terse, pithy.

Prompt, rapid.

noun

An abridged or condensed statement or account; an abstract, abridgment, or compendium containing the sum or substance of a fuller statement.

noun

In law, a short application to a court or judge, without the formality of a full proceeding.

noun

A general or comprehensive statement; an abridged account; an abstract, abridgment, or compendium, containing the sum or substance of a fuller account.