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summarize

Definitions

To give a brief statement of the main points of something.

To express or cover the essential features of a subject in a concise form.

Examples

Could you please summarize the main points of the meeting for those who could not attend?

The author attempts to summarize complex scientific theories in a way that is accessible to the general public.

It is helpful to summarize each chapter of the textbook to ensure you have understood the core concepts.

Synonyms

abridge condense outline recap digest abstract synopsize

Antonyms

expand elaborate amplify detail lengthen expound enlarge

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