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sum·ma·rize | \ ˈsə-mə-ˌrīz \
summarized; summarizing
Definition of summarize
transitive verb
: to tell in or reduce to a summary
intransitive verb
: to make a summary
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summarizable \ ˌsə-mə-ˈrī-zə-bəl \ adjective
summarizer noun
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abstract, boil down, brief, digest, encapsulate, epitomize, outline, recap, recapitulate, reprise, sum up, synopsize, wrap upVisit the Thesaurus for More
Examples of summarize in a Sentence
I would like to take a moment to summarize the facts that I presented earlier.
He summarized by saying we needed better planning and implementation.
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The insurance company will summarize that data in daily reports to the state and factor the information into an algorithm that will recommend how to divvy up doses.
— San Diego Union-Tribune, "After discussions and delays, San Diego joins Blue Shield’s statewide vaccine program," 20 Mar. 2021
One day, a man handed one to Mr. Oata, who asked him to summarize its contents.
— Safina Nabi, The Christian Science Monitor, "In this Kashmiri library, the power of books goes beyond words," 12 Mar. 2021
These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'summarize.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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First Known Use of summarize
1832, in the meaning defined at transitive sense
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“Summarize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/summarize. Accessed 23 Apr. 2021.
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summarize verb
English Language Learners Definition of summarize
: to tell (information) again using fewer words
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summarize verb
sum·ma·rize | \ ˈsə-mə-ˌrīz \
summarized; summarizing
Kids Definition of summarize
: to tell in or reduce to a short statement of the main points
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to give a brief statement of the main points of (something).like to sum up.. or say elaborate