Summary Synonyms

66 summary synonyms include synopsis, precis, résumé, abstract, abridgement, digest, compendium, and abbreviated version. Summary is a noun, and its antonyms are lengthy and in full. Here are some additional synonyms for "summary" with example sentences.

Another word for Summary

66 other ways to say summary.

1. résumé

  • wrap-up  
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  • tour d'horizon  
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  • synopsis  
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  • survey
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  • summing-up  
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  • summa  
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  • sketch  
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  • rundown  
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  • run-through  
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  • review  
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  • recapitulation  
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  • recap  
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  • résumé  
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  • precis  
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  • overview
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  • outline
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  • notes  
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  • epitome  
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  • encapsulation  
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  • digest  
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  • conspectus  
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  • condensation  
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  • compendium  
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  • abstract
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  • abridgement
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  • abbreviated version  
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2. abridged

  • to the point  
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  • thumbnail  
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  • terse  
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  • synoptic  
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  • succinct  
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  • shortened  
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  • short
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  • pithy  
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  • cursory  
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  • crisp  
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  • condensed  
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  • concise
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  • compressed  
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  • compendious  
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  • compact  
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  • brief
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  • abridged
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  • abbreviated
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3. instantaneous

  • without warning  
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  • without notice  
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  • without hesitation  
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  • without formality  
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  • without discussion  
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  • without delay  
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  • swift  
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  • sudden  
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  • speedy  
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  • rapid
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  • prompt  
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  • peremptory  
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  • on-the-spot  
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  • instantaneous  
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  • instant  
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  • immediate  
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  • hasty  
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  • forthwith  
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  • expeditious  
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  • direct
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  • arbitrary  
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  • abrupt
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Use summary in a Sentence

An abridged summary was provided for the report.

He gave a comprehensive summary of events.

Please provide a concise summary today.

She gave a brief summary today.

The report included a summary section.

We received only an abbreviated summary.