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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2025
sum•mit /ˈsʌmɪt/USA pronunciation   n. [countable]
  1. the highest point or part, as of a hill;
    top;
    apex:the summit of the mountain.
  2. the highest point of attaining or gaining something:the summit of her ambition.
  3. the highest state or degree.
  4. 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 © 2025
sum•mit  (sum′it),USA pronunciation n. 
  1. the highest point or part, as of a hill, a line of travel, or any object;
    top;
    apex.
  2. the highest point of attainment or aspiration:the summit of one's ambition.
  3. the highest state or degree.
  4. Governmentthe highest level of diplomatic or other governmental officials:a meeting at the summit.
  5. GovernmentSee summit meeting. 

adj. 
  1. Governmentof or pertaining to a summit meeting:summit talks.

v.i. 
  1. Governmentto take part in a summit meeting.
  2. 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•al, adj. 
      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. 
    1. Place Namesa city in NE New Jersey. 21,071.
    2. Place Namesa city in NE Illinois. 10,110.

    summit, +v.t. 
    1. Sportto reach the summit of.

    v.i. 
    1. Sportto reach a summit:summited after a 14-hour climb.

    Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
    summit / ˈsʌmɪt/
    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
    4. a meeting of chiefs of governments or other high officials
    5. (as modifier): a summit conference
    Etymology: 15th Century: from Old French somet, diminutive of som, from Latin summum; see sum1
    'at the summit of' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
    keystone - tassel - water tower

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