Summary may refer to:
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Abstract (summary), shortening a passage or a write-up without changing its meaning but by using different words and sentences
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Epitome, a summary or miniature form
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Abridgement, the act of reducing a written work into a shorter form
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executive summary of a document, a short document or section that summarizes a longer document such as a report or proposal or a group of related reports
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Introduction (writing)
In an essay, article, or book, an introduction (also known as a prolegomenon) is a beginning section which states the purpose and goals of the following writing. This is generally followed by the body and conclusion.
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Summary (law), which has several meanings in law
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Automatic summarization, the use of a computer program to produce an abstract or abridgement
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Synopsis (disambiguation)
A synopsis is a brief summary of the major points of a subject or written work or story, either as prose or as a table; an abridgment or condensation of a work.
Synopsis or synopsys may also refer to:
* Video synopsis, an approach to create a sho ...
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Overview (disambiguation)
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