verb
summarize
To state the main points briefly.
At the end, she summarizes the main points for everyone.
Etymology
The source names an abridged account. Summarize means producing such an account by selecting the main points.
More examples
- Can you summarize the article in two sentences?
- The doctor summarized the test results for her patient.
- I'm summarizing our discussion in an email.
Forms
summarize · summarizes · summarized · summarizing
summary noun — A brief statement of the main points.
Similar words
- recap
- Usually reviews key points of something already presented or discussed.
- condense
- Shortens material without necessarily selecting only its main points.