summary in German
summary in German is zusammenfassend, standrechtlich, Zusammenfassung — summary means a short version of a longer text that covers only the main points.
summary in German
zusammenfassend
Concise, brief, or presented in a condensed form; presenting information in such a form.
standrechtlich
(legal) Performed by omitting the procedures of a full trial, but within a legally valid framework.
Zusammenfassung
What does "summary" mean?
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noun A short version of a longer text that covers only the main points.
"She gave the board a one-page summary of the quarterly results."
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adj Brief and to the point.
"He gave a summary account of what had happened."
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adj Done quickly, without following the usual formal steps.
"The soldiers were accused of carrying out summary executions."
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summary in a sentence
- She gave the board a one-page summary of the quarterly results.
- Read the summary at the top before diving into the full article.
- He gave a summary account of what had happened.
- The soldiers were accused of carrying out summary executions.
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What is "summary" in German?
"summary" in German is zusammenfassend, standrechtlich, Zusammenfassung. summary means: A short version of a longer text that covers only the main points.
How do you use "summary" in a sentence?
Example: "She gave the board a one-page summary of the quarterly results." In German, "summary" is zusammenfassend, standrechtlich, Zusammenfassung.
Are there other ways to say "summary" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "summary": zusammenfassend, standrechtlich, Zusammenfassung.
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