summary
noun
a comprehensive and usually brief abstract, recapitulation, or compendium of previously stated facts or statements.
summaries
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pluralof summary.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Google’s AI summaries at the top of its search-result pages are intercepting online traffic and keeping more people from clicking through to the sites being mined by the AI for information.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 3, 2026
NHS medical records can contain highly sensitive personal information, ranging from test results and hospital discharge summaries to details of prescriptions and medications.
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026
He showed screenshots of erroneous AI search summaries to alleged victims, convincing them he was worthy of their trust.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026
Another top feature for me is being able to read my doctor’s after-visit notes both in medical jargon and in easy-to-read summaries with explanatory links to medical terms.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
I really should have read her summaries, but it was too late.
From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen
