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sum′-up`



n.
the act or result of summing up; summary.
[1890–95]
Random House Kernerman Webster's College Dictionary, © 2010 K Dictionaries Ltd. Copyright 2005, 1997, 1991 by Random House, Inc. All rights reserved.
ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.sum-up - a brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form; "he gave a summary of the conclusions"
literary argument,argument - a summary of the subject or plot of a literary work or play or movie; "the editor added the argument to the poem"
capitulation - a summary that enumerates the main parts of a topic
compendium - a concise but comprehensive summary of a larger work
abridgement,abridgment,capsule,condensation - a shortened version of a written work
conspectus - an overall summary
curriculum vitae,CV,resume - a summary of your academic and work history
line score - a summary of the scoring in a game (usually in tabular form)
precis,synopsis,abstract,outline - a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory
overview - a general summary of a subject; "the treasurer gave a brief overview of the financial consequences"
roundup - a summary list; as in e.g. "a news roundup"
resume,survey,sketch - short descriptive summary (of events)
rundown,summation,summing up - a concluding summary (as in presenting a case before a law court)
statement - a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc; "according to his statement he was in London on that day"
Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.


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