Academic / C1

SUM-uh-ryz/ˈsʌməraɪz/

To summarise (US summarize) is to give the main points briefly: summarise the findings, a summarised minute. Sum up is everyday; a summary is the noun (already a close cousin in many courses); omit is leave out. British spelling keeps -ise. Do not summarise the n out of existence.

Meaning

To give a short statement of the main points (British spelling).

Examples

• “Summarise the n in the abstract; do not summarise it away.”
• “Sum up is everyday. Outline is a cousin. Condense can lose necessary detail. A précis is a school/formal short version. An abstract still owes the count. Short is not the same as silent on methods.”

Good to know

Give the main points briefly. Everyday: sum up. British: summarise. Noun: summary. Short ≠ silent on the n.

Near in meaning

outline

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