Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

summarize

verb
/ˈsʌməraɪz/
Definition
To provide a brief statement or account of the main points of something.
Examples
  • Can you summarize the article in a few sentences?
  • The teacher asked us to summarize the book we read.
  • He summarized his findings in a short report.
Meaning
Summarizing involves condensing information to capture the essence of a larger content while retaining its key ideas.
Synonyms
  • condense
  • recap
  • abridge
  • outline
  • digest