Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sum-up
verb
/sʌm ʌp/
Definition
A brief summary or overview of a situation or concept.
Examples
- At the end of the meeting, she will sum up the key points discussed.
- The teacher asked the students to sum up the story in their own words.
- Let me sum up the results of the survey for you.
Meaning
To sum up means to present the main points of something in a concise way, usually after a discussion or presentation.
Synonyms
- summarize
- recap
- condense
- abridge
- outline
