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resumo — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • abridgment noun The act of abridging; reduction or deprivation
  • abstract noun A short summary of a longer document, especially an academic paper.
  • blurb noun A short promotional description of a book, film or product, especially the one printed on a cover or posted online.
  • briefing noun A short meeting or statement giving someone the essential information they need, often before an operation or event.
  • digest verb To break food down in the stomach and intestines so the body can absorb its nutrients.
  • outline noun The line or shape marking the edge of something.
  • shorthand noun A fast system of writing using symbols or abbreviations instead of full words.
  • 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

resumo is used for these senses in English:

  • abstract An abridgement or summary of a longer publication. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
  • blurb A short description of a book, film, or other work, written and used for promotional purposes.
  • briefing A meeting to share a concise summary of a current situation, especially in close preparation for an operation or undertaking.
  • digest (cryptography) The result of applying a hash function to a message.
  • outline A general description of some subject.
  • outline A statement summarizing the important points of a text.
  • shorthand (by extension) Any brief or shortened way of saying or doing something.
  • summary Performed speedily, without formal ceremony, and (especially) without regard to legality.

abridgment — full definition

  1. noun The act of abridging; reduction or deprivation
  2. noun The state of being abridged or lessened.
  3. noun An epitome or compend, as of a book; a shortened or abridged form; an abbreviation.
  4. noun That which abridges or cuts short; hence, an entertainment that makes the time pass quickly

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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