résumé

Definitions of résumé
  1. noun
    a summary at the end that repeats the substance of a longer discussion
    synonyms: récapitulation
  2. noun
    a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory
    synonyms: synopsis
  3. noun
    an overall summary
    synonyms: abrégé, récapitulation
  4. noun
    something that is compiled (as into a single book or file)
    synonyms: abrégé, compilation
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    abrégé, compendium, précis
    a publication containing a variety of works
  5. noun
    a brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form
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    argument
    a summary of the subject or plot of a literary work or play or movie
    abrégé, récapitulation
    an overall summary
    curriculum vitae
    a summary of your academic and work history
    synopsis
    a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory
    esquisse
    short descriptive summary (of events)
    récapitulation
    a summary at the end that repeats the substance of a longer discussion
    type of:
    déclaration
    a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
  6. noun
    a condensed written summary or abstract
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    synopsis
    a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory
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