SUMMARIZE
Word of the Week
SUMMARIZE
sum·ma·rize
verb \ˈsə-mə-ˌrīz\
: to tell (information) again using fewer words
sum·ma·rized
sum·ma·riz·ing
Full Definition of SUMMARIZE
Full Definition of SUMMARIZE
transitive verb
: to tell in or reduce to a summary
intransitive verb
: to make a summary
— sum·ma·riz·able \ˌsə-mə-ˈrī-zə-bəl\ adjective
— sum·ma·riz·er noun
Examples of SUMMARIZE
- I would like to take a moment to summarize the facts that I presented earlier.
- He summarized by saying we needed better planning and implementation.
- To summarize, we need better schools.
Related to SUMMARIZE
Synonyms
abstract, boil down, brief, digest, encapsulate, epitomize, outline, recap, recapitulate, reprise, sum up, synopsize, wrap up
Related Words
abridge, condense, curtail, cut back, shorten; downsize, shrink; concentrate, consolidate; decoct, essentialize; simplify, streamline
Near Antonyms
elongate, extend, lengthen, prolong, protract; amplify, elaborate (on or upon), enlarge (on or upon), expand, supplement