in summary

adverbial phrase

Meaning

A phrase used to introduce a brief statement of the main points of a longer discussion or text.

Examples

In summary, the project failed due to a lack of clear communication.
The report is quite long, but in summary, it highlights the need for immediate budget cuts.

Synonyms: briefly, to sum up, in conclusion, ultimately

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in summary

adverbial phrase

Pronunciation: ɪn ˈsʌməri

Definition

A phrase used to introduce a brief statement of the main points of a longer discussion or text.

Examples

In summary, the project failed due to a lack of clear communication.
The report is quite long, but in summary, it highlights the need for immediate budget cuts.
He ended his presentation by stating, in summary, that the new strategy is essential for our growth.

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