Summary may refer to:
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Abstract (summary)
An abstract is a brief summary of a research article, thesis, review, conference proceeding, or any in-depth analysis of a particular subject and is often used to help the reader quickly ascertain the paper's purpose. When used, an abstract always ...
, shortening a passage or a write-up without changing its meaning but by using different words and sentences
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Epitome
An epitome (; gr, ἐπιτομή, from ἐπιτέμνειν ''epitemnein'' meaning "to cut short") is a summary or miniature form, or an instance that represents a larger reality, also used as a synonym for embodiment. Epitomacy represents "t ...
, a summary or miniature form
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Abridgement
An abridgement (or abridgment) is a condensing or reduction of a book or other creative work into a shorter form while maintaining the unity of the source. The abridgement can be true to the original work in terms of mood and tone, capturing the ...
, 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)
Overview may refer to:
* Overview article, an artícle that summarizes the current state of understanding on a topic
* Overview map, generalised view of a geographic area
See also
* Summary (disambiguation)
* Outline (list)
* ''A Brief Overvie ...
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