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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024sum•mit /ˈsʌmɪt/USA pronunciation n. [countable]- the highest point or part, as of a hill;
top;
apex:the summit of the mountain. - the highest point of attaining or gaining something:the summit of her ambition.
- the highest state or degree.
- GovernmentAlso called ˈsum•mit ˌmeet•ing, ˈsum•mit ˌcon•fer•ence. a conference between heads of state or other top-level government officials.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024sum•mit (sum′it),USA pronunciation n. - the highest point or part, as of a hill, a line of travel, or any object;
top;
apex. - the highest point of attainment or aspiration:the summit of one's ambition.
- the highest state or degree.
- Governmentthe highest level of diplomatic or other governmental officials:a meeting at the summit.
- GovernmentSee summit meeting.
adj. - Governmentof or pertaining to a summit meeting:summit talks.
v.i. - Governmentto take part in a summit meeting.
- Sportto reach a summit:summited after a 14-hour climb.
v.t. Sportto reach the summit of. - Latin summum, noun, nominal use of neuter of summus highest; see sum) + -ete -et
- Old French, equivalent. to som top (
- late Middle English somete 1425–75
sum′mit•less, adj.
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged peak, pinnacle.
- 2, 3.See corresponding entry in Unabridged acme, zenith, culmination.
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged base.
Sum•mit (sum′it),USA pronunciation n. - Place Namesa city in NE New Jersey. 21,071.
- Place Namesa city in NE Illinois. 10,110.
summit, + v.t. - Sportto reach the summit of.
v.i. - Sportto reach a summit:summited after a 14-hour climb.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: summit /ˈsʌmɪt/ n - the highest point or part, esp of a mountain or line of communication; top
- the highest possible degree or state; peak or climax: the summit of ambition
- the highest level, importance, or rank: a meeting at the summit
- a meeting of chiefs of governments or other high officials
- (as modifier): a summit conference
Etymology: 15th Century: from Old French somet, diminutive of som, from Latin summum; see sum1 |