How do you use "summary" in a sentence?

Please write a summary of the report for the board meeting. In summary, we need to reduce costs and increase sales. The book jacket contains a summary of the plot.

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Q: What does "summary" mean?

A brief statement of the main points The word 'summary' refers to a brief account giving the main points of something. It condenses longer material into its essential elements without unnecessary detail. We write summaries of reports, articles, books, and meetings. An executive summary provides key information for busy decision-makers.

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Significado: A brief statement of the main points

摘要，总结

resumen

要約、概要

요약, 개요

The word 'summary' refers to a brief account giving the main points of something. It condenses longer material into its essential elements without unnecessary detail. We write summaries of reports, articles, books, and meetings. An executive summary provides key information for busy decision-makers.

「summary」指的是简要说明某事要点的简短叙述。它将较长的材料浓缩为其基本要素，不包含不必要的细节。我们写报告、文章、书籍和会议的摘要。执行摘要为忙碌的决策者提供关键信息。

La palabra «summary» se refiere a un relato breve que da los puntos principales de algo. Condensa material más largo en sus elementos esenciales sin detalles innecesarios. Escribimos resúmenes de informes, artículos, libros y reuniones. Un resumen ejecutivo proporciona información clave para los responsables de la toma de decisiones ocupados.

「summary」は、何かの要点を簡潔に述べたものを指します。長い素材を不必要な詳細なしに本質的な要素に凝縮します。報告書、記事、本、会議の要約を書きます。エグゼクティブサマリーは、忙しい意思決定者に重要な情報を提供します。

'summary'는 무언가의 핵심 내용을 간략하게 정리한 것을 의미합니다. 불필요한 세부 사항 없이 긴 자료의 핵심 요소를 압축합니다. 보고서, 기사, 책, 회의의 요약을 작성하며, 핵심 요약(executive summary)은 바쁜 의사 결정자에게 주요 정보를 제공합니다.

Ejemplos

Please write a summary of the report for the board meeting.
请为董事会会议写一份报告摘要。
Por favor, escribe un resumen del informe para la reunión de la junta.
取締役会のために報告書の要約を書いてください。
이사회를 위해 보고서의 요약을 작성해 주세요.
In summary, we need to reduce costs and increase sales.
总之，我们需要降低成本并增加销售额。
En resumen, necesitamos reducir costos y aumentar las ventas.
要約すると、コストを削減し、売上を増やす必要があります。
요약하자면, 비용을 절감하고 매출을 늘려야 합니다.
The book jacket contains a summary of the plot.
书的封面包含情节摘要。
La sobrecubierta del libro contiene un resumen de la trama.
本のカバーには筋書きの要約が載っています。
책 표지에는 줄거리 요약이 실려 있습니다.

Pronunciación

Guía de uso

Contexto: general

Tono: neutral

Origen e historia

From Medieval Latin 'summarium' meaning 'an abstract, epitome', from Latin 'summa' (sum total, chief point), feminine of 'summus' (highest). Related to 'sum', 'summit', and 'consummate'.

Contexto cultural

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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