Is a summary an adjective noun adverb or verb?

Answer 1

The word summary is both a noun and an adjective.

The noun summary, is a singular, common, abstract noun; a word for a brief statement or account of the main points of something, a synopsis. Example sentence:

• You should write a summary of the issues with the inventory.

The adjective summary describes a noun as expressing or covering the main points briefly, concise; done without delay or formality. Example sentence:

• The summary dismissal of the cashier was challenged at a hearing.