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summarize
/ˈsʌməraɪz/
to briefly state the main points
She summarized the key findings of the report in two sentences.
She briefly stated the main points of the report in two sentences.
formalinformal
to briefly state the main points or ideas of something
The professor asked the students to summarize the chapter in their own words.
The professor asked the students to briefly state the main points of the chapter in their own words.
The news anchor summarized the day's events in a two-minute segment.
The news anchor briefly stated the main points of the day's events in a two-minute segment.
Often used in academic, professional, or media contexts to condense information.
Collocations
summarize the findingsto briefly state the main points of the findingssummarize the chapterto briefly state the main points of the chaptersummarize the reportto briefly state the main points of the report
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Use in Academic Writing
When summarizing a text, focus on the main ideas and key points, omitting minor details.
Gold Rule
Clarity and Conciseness
A good summary should be clear, concise, and capture the essence of the original text.
Word Origin
From Latin 'summa' (sum) + '-ize' (verb suffix), meaning to reduce to a sum or total.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in academic, professional, and media contexts to condense information. Often followed by 'the' or 'that' when referring to a specific text or topic.
Word Breakdown
sum
total or main point
root-ize
to make or become
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