Merriam-Webster's Collegiate® Dictionary, 11th Edition
SUMMARY
I. adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Medieval Latin summarius, from Latin summa sum
Date: 15th century
comprehensive ,
2. done without delay or formality ; quickly executed , of, relating to, or using a summary proceeding , see: concise summarily adverb
II. noun (plural -ries)
Date: 1509
an abstract, abridgment, or compendium especially of a preceding discourse