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resumé, résumé, resume; resume; synopsis, summary, summary
resumé, résumé, resume (REZ oo may", rez" oo MAY) (noun)
A brief written account of one's accomplishments and qualifications, typically in the context of an application for a position of employment: Jillian submitted her three page resumé by fax when applying for the new job.
resume (ri ZOOM) (verb)
1. To restart or to begin again after an interruption: After the applause died down, the speaker was encouraged to resume her presentation.
2. To return to a position or place: Ingrid is taking her vacation now, but she will resume her responsibilities when she returns.
2. To return to a position or place: Ingrid is taking her vacation now, but she will resume her responsibilities when she returns.
The speaker was about to resume his place at the podium.
synopsis (si NAHP sis) (noun)
A condensed statement or abstract of something: Helene sent a two page synopsis of her thesis to the journal hoping that her research would be considered for publication.
summary (SUHM uh ree) (noun)
1. An abridgement of a written or verbal presentation: Before the author started her speech, she provided a summary of the book for the benefit of those who had not read it.
2. A comprehensive and succinct account of written or verbal information: At the conclusion of Mike's class report, he presented a summary of the significant points which he had made.
2. A comprehensive and succinct account of written or verbal information: At the conclusion of Mike's class report, he presented a summary of the significant points which he had made.
summary (SUHM uh ree) (adjective)
Relating to something which is quickly accomplished: The judge presented her summary judgment at the conclusion of the trial.
Glenn said he would resume writing his résumé after lunch. It will include a summary of all of his previous work experiences as well as a brief synopsis describing the performance results for each of his former positions.
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1. A shortened version of something that has been said or written, containing only the main points: Marvin had time for just a summary report regarding the traffic accident that he saw.
2. A presentation of the substance of something in a condensed form; a concise repetition: Harry made a summary of what happened at the football game.
3. Performed speedily and without ceremony: The reporter's summary of the criminal case omitted its most important facts.
4. Etymology: from Latin summas, "highest".
2. A presentation of the substance of something in a condensed form; a concise repetition: Harry made a summary of what happened at the football game.
3. Performed speedily and without ceremony: The reporter's summary of the criminal case omitted its most important facts.
4. Etymology: from Latin summas, "highest".
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summary, summary, summery
summary (SUHM uh ree) (noun)
1. Covering the main points of something: "The Executive Summary at the beginning of the report covered all the significant points."
2. An abstract or an abridgment: "At the end of her speech, President Rebecca Smith provided a summary of all her major points."
2. An abstract or an abridgment: "At the end of her speech, President Rebecca Smith provided a summary of all her major points."
summary (SUHM uh ree) (adjective)
Completed without delay: "The judge provided a summary judgment immediately after the trial."
summery (SUHM uh ree) (adjective)
A characteristic of or a descriptive term for the warmest season of the year between spring and fall: "There was a lovely summery feeling in the air, suggesting picnics and swims in the lake."
It was on a warm summery day that Barry completed the written summary about the new but very LONG novel.
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