Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
summarize
verb
/ˈsʌm.ə.raɪz/
Definition
To give a brief statement of the main points of something.
Examples
- Can you summarize the article for me?
- In her speech, she was able to summarize the key findings of the research.
- When you summarize a book, focus on the main themes and ideas.
Meaning
When you summarize something, you take the essential parts of it and express them in a concise way.
Synonyms
- Condense
- Recap
- Digest
- Outline
- Brief
