summary
As an adjective, summary describes something that is done immediately and without the usual formalities or attention to detail. It often refers to legal or official actions performed quickly or in a concise, abbreviated manner.
أمثلة
3 من 5The teacher provided a summary explanation of the complex theorem to save time.
The teacher provided a brief and concise explanation of the complex theorem to save time.
The court issued a summary judgment because there were no triable issues of fact.
The court issued an immediate legal decision because there were no triable issues of fact.
He gave me a summary brush-off when I tried to explain my side of the story.
He gave me a quick and dismissive rejection when I tried to explain my side of the story.
الأضداد
عائلة الكلمة
نصيحة للحفظ
Think of a 'Sum.' A sum is the quick total of many numbers without looking at each one individually. A 'summary' action is a quick result without looking at all the details.
اختبار سريع
The captain ordered the _____ execution of the spies without waiting for a trial.
صحيح!
الإجابة الصحيحة هي: summary
أمثلة
The teacher provided a summary explanation of the complex theorem to save time.
everydayThe teacher provided a brief and concise explanation of the complex theorem to save time.
The court issued a summary judgment because there were no triable issues of fact.
formalThe court issued an immediate legal decision because there were no triable issues of fact.
He gave me a summary brush-off when I tried to explain my side of the story.
informalHe gave me a quick and dismissive rejection when I tried to explain my side of the story.
The researcher included a summary analysis of the data in the introductory chapter.
academicThe researcher included a brief and condensed analysis of the data in the introductory chapter.
The board's summary dismissal of the CEO shocked the entire industry.
businessThe board's immediate firing of the CEO without notice shocked the entire industry.
الأضداد
عائلة الكلمة
تلازمات شائعة
العبارات الشائعة
in summary
to conclude or sum up
summary fashion
doing something in a quick, direct way
summary proceedings
legal actions handled quickly
يُخلط عادةً مع
Summery refers to characteristics of the season of summer, while summary refers to a brief account or a quick action.
ملاحظات الاستخدام
When using summary as an adjective, it almost always precedes a noun. It carries a connotation of speed and sometimes a lack of thoroughness, especially in legal or professional settings.
أخطاء شائعة
Learners often use the word 'summery' when they intend to write 'summary.' Additionally, they may forget that 'summary' can act as an adjective and try to use 'summarized' in contexts like 'summary judgment.'
نصيحة للحفظ
Think of a 'Sum.' A sum is the quick total of many numbers without looking at each one individually. A 'summary' action is a quick result without looking at all the details.
أصل الكلمة
Derived from the Latin 'summarium', meaning an epitome or abstract, which comes from 'summa' (sum/total).
أنماط نحوية
السياق الثقافي
In Western legal systems, a 'summary judgment' is a common procedural device used to avoid unnecessary trials when the facts are not in dispute.
اختبار سريع
The captain ordered the _____ execution of the spies without waiting for a trial.
صحيح!
الإجابة الصحيحة هي: summary
قواعد ذات صلة
عبارات ذات صلة
كلمات ذات صلة
arbiter
B2An arbiter is a person or authority who has the power to settle a dispute or decide what is right, acceptable, or fashionable. It can refer to a formal legal role or a metaphorical judge of cultural and social standards.
arbitrarily
C2To act in a way that is based on random choice or personal whim rather than any reason or system. It often implies a decision-making process that is perceived as unfair or lacking logical justification.
arbitrariness
C1The quality of being based on random choice or personal whim rather than any reason, system, or logical necessity. It often describes decisions, rules, or actions that appear unfair or unpredictable because they lack a clear underlying principle.
arbitrator
C2A neutral third party officially appointed to settle a dispute between two conflicting parties outside of a court of law. Their role is to hear evidence from both sides and issue a final, typically legally binding, decision known as an award.
arboreal
B2Arboreal describes animals that live in trees or things relating to trees. It is most commonly used in biological contexts to distinguish tree-dwelling species from those that live on the ground or in water.
appreciate
B2To recognize the full worth or quality of something, or to be grateful for a gesture or action. It can also mean to understand a situation fully or to increase in value over time.
approbate
C1To formally or officially sanction, approve, or authorize an action, document, or status. It is typically used in legal, ecclesiastical, or high-level administrative contexts to indicate authoritative validation.
approve
C1Officially sanctioned or accepted as being of an adequate standard or satisfying certain requirements. It describes something that has received formal authorization or endorsement from a person or body in authority.
apropos
B2Something that is apropos is very appropriate or relevant to a particular situation or subject being discussed. It describes a remark, action, or timing that fits perfectly with the current circumstances.
arboretum
C1A botanical garden specifically devoted to the cultivation and exhibition of a wide variety of trees and shrubs for scientific or educational purposes. It serves as a living collection of woody plants, often featuring rare or non-native species.
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