What does summarize mean?
Summarize means (ambitransitive) To prepare a summary of (something)..
Summarize
/ˈsʌməˌɹaɪz/ · verb
Meaning
(ambitransitive) To prepare a summary of (something)..
Definitions by Sense
- (ambitransitive) To prepare a summary of (something).
- (ambitransitive) To give a recapitulation of the salient facts; to recapitulate or review.
Example Sentences
Jim was asked to summarize the document by Wednesday.
After the meeting, Jim summarized the major decisions made.
Synonyms for summarize
Antonyms for summarize
Related Words
Word Forms
- summarizes
- summarizing
- summarized
- summarise
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for summarize?
Common synonyms include précis, sum up, resume.
What is the opposite of summarize?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use summarize in a sentence?
Jim was asked to summarize the document by Wednesday.
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