σύνοψη — meaning in English

English meaning

• abbreviation noun A shortened form of a word or phrase, standing in for the full version.
• abstract noun A short summary of a longer document, especially an academic paper.
• compendium noun A collection of detailed information on a subject, gathered into a single book or document, especially one arranged for easy reference.
• summary noun A short version of a longer text that covers only the main points.
• synopsis noun A short summary that covers the main points of a book, film, or other written work.

Senses

σύνοψη is used for these senses in English:

• abbreviation (linguistics) A shortened or contracted form of a word or phrase used to represent the whole, using omission of letters, and sometimes substitution of letters, or duplication of initial letters to signify plurality, including signs such as +, =, @. [Late 16th century.]
• abstract An abridgement or summary of a longer publication. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
• compendium A short, complete summary; an abstract.
• synopsis (authorship) A brief summary of the major points of a written work, either as prose or as a table; an abridgment or condensation of a work.

abstract — full definition

1. noun A short summary of a longer document, especially an academic paper.
2. adj Existing as an idea rather than a physical, concrete thing.
3. adj Relating to art that uses shapes, colours, and forms rather than realistic depictions.
4. verb To take out or separate a general idea or quality from something specific.

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