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executive summary
What does executive summary mean?
A short section summarising the essential findings and recommendations of a longer document.
"Read the executive summary if you don't have time for the full report."
Origin
Business/report-writing convention.
Frequently asked questions
What is an executive summary?
It's a short section at the start of a longer document that summarises its essential findings and recommendations, so busy readers get the gist quickly.
Why is it called 'executive'?
Because it's aimed at executives and decision-makers who need the key points without reading the whole report.
Where does it go in a document?
Almost always at the very front, before the detailed body, so it can be read on its own.
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