B2 adjective Neutre

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.

Exemples

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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.

Famille de mots

Nom
summary
Verb
summarize
Adverbe
summarily
Adjectif
summary
Apparenté
summation
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Astuce mémo

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.

Quiz rapide

The captain ordered the _____ execution of the spies without waiting for a trial.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : summary

Exemples

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.

Famille de mots

Nom
summary
Verb
summarize
Adverbe
summarily
Adjectif
summary
Apparenté
summation

Collocations courantes

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

Phrases Courantes

in summary

to conclude or sum up

summary fashion

doing something in a quick, direct way

summary proceedings

legal actions handled quickly

Souvent confondu avec

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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Notes d'usage

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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Erreurs courantes

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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Astuce mémo

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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Origine du mot

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

Modèles grammaticaux

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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Contexte culturel

In Western legal systems, a 'summary judgment' is a common procedural device used to avoid unnecessary trials when the facts are not in dispute.

Quiz rapide

The captain ordered the _____ execution of the spies without waiting for a trial.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : summary

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C1

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C1

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forenumerary

C1

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detangite

C1

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unitangine

C1

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C1

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C1

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malteghood

C1

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