Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

recap

verb
/ˈriː.kæp/
Definition
To summarize or repeat the main points of something.
Examples
  • Let’s recap what we discussed in the meeting.
  • He always likes to recap the movie before watching the sequel.
  • The teacher recapped the lesson to help the students understand better.
Meaning
Recap is a shortened form of the word ‘recapitulate’, which means to go over something again in a concise form.
Synonyms
  • Summarize
  • Review
  • Reiterate
  • Recapitulate