B2 adjective محايد

summary

/ˈsʌməri/

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

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1

The 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.

2

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.

3

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.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
summary
Verb
summarize
ظرف
summarily
صفة
summary
مرتبط
summation
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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

1

The teacher provided a summary explanation of the complex theorem to save time.

everyday

The teacher provided a brief and concise explanation of the complex theorem to save time.

2

The court issued a summary judgment because there were no triable issues of fact.

formal

The court issued an immediate legal decision because there were no triable issues of fact.

3

He gave me a summary brush-off when I tried to explain my side of the story.

informal

He gave me a quick and dismissive rejection when I tried to explain my side of the story.

4

The researcher included a summary analysis of the data in the introductory chapter.

academic

The researcher included a brief and condensed analysis of the data in the introductory chapter.

5

The board's summary dismissal of the CEO shocked the entire industry.

business

The board's immediate firing of the CEO without notice shocked the entire industry.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
summary
Verb
summarize
ظرف
summarily
صفة
summary
مرتبط
summation

تلازمات شائعة

summary judgment a legal decision made without a full trial
summary dismissal the immediate firing of an employee
summary execution the killing of a person without a fair trial
summary account a short or condensed description
summary justice punishment given immediately without legal process

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

summary vs summery

Summery refers to characteristics of the season of summer, while summary refers to a brief account or a quick action.

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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.

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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.'

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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.

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أصل الكلمة

Derived from the Latin 'summarium', meaning an epitome or abstract, which comes from 'summa' (sum/total).

أنماط نحوية

Used attributively (placed before the noun it modifies). It is a non-gradable adjective; you cannot usually be 'more summary' or 'most summary'. Functions both as a noun and an adjective.
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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

كلمات ذات صلة

arbiter

B2

An 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

C2

To 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

C1

The 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

C2

A 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

B2

Arboreal 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

B2

To 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

C1

To 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

C1

Officially 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

B2

Something 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

C1

A 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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