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summit

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[ suhm-it ]

noun

  1. the highest point or part, as of a hill, a line of travel, or any object; top; apex.

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  2. the highest point of attainment or aspiration:

    the summit of one's ambition.

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  3. the highest state or degree.

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  4. the highest level of diplomatic or other governmental officials:

    a meeting at the summit.



adjective

  1. of or relating to a summit meeting:

    summit talks.

verb (used without object)

  1. to take part in a summit meeting.
  2. to reach a summit:

    summited after a 14-hour climb.

verb (used with object)

  1. to reach the summit of.

Summit

2

[ suhm-it ]

noun

  1. a city in NE New Jersey.
  2. a city in NE Illinois.

summit

/ ˈʌɪ /

noun

  1. the highest point or part, esp of a mountain or line of communication; top
  2. the highest possible degree or state; peak or climax

    the summit of ambition

  3. the highest level, importance, or rank

    a meeting at the summit

    1. a meeting of chiefs of governments or other high officials
    2. ( as modifier )

      a summit conference

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Derived Forms

  • ˈܳٲ, adjective
  • ˈܳٱ, adjective
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Other Word Forms

  • ܳm· adjective
  • ܳm· adjective
  • i·ܳm noun
  • ·ܳm adjective noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of summit1

First recorded in 1425–75; late Middle English somete, from Old French, from som “top” (from Latin summum, noun use of neuter of summus “h”; sum ) + -ete -et
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Word History and Origins

Origin of summit1

C15: from Old French somet, diminutive of som, from Latin summum; see sum 1
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That was a reference to the serendipitous conversations that can take place on the margins of a summit or a ceremony as leaders "brush by" one another while they find their seats.

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The UK is preparing for a summit with the EU in May in an attempt to "reset" the relationship between the two.

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It follows the UK-Ireland summit last month, where the two governments pledged to work closely to deliver security, investment and growth.

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The government is no longer ruling out a youth visa deal with the EU, ahead of a summit next month to "reset" relations after Brexit.

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He was speaking at the opening of a two day summit on energy security in London, which is being attended by delegates from more than 50 governments, including the US and the EU.

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