To me, it signals “If you are likely too impatient to read through the entirety of a science-heavy article, here is a rough summary. However, be warned that this is a compromise and doesn’t capture the whole essence of the article.”
Whereas summary means “Here is everything you need to know, in short.”
To me, it signals “If you are likely too impatient to read through the entirety of a science-heavy article, here is a rough summary. However, be warned that this is a compromise and doesn’t capture the whole essence of the article.” Whereas summary means “Here is everything you need to know, in short.”