sum·ma·rize

[suhm-uh-rahyz]
verb (used with object), sum·ma·rized, sum·ma·riz·ing.
1.
to make a summary of; state or express in a concise form.
2.
to constitute a summary of.
Also, especially British, sum·ma·rise.


Origin:
1870–75; summar(y) + -ize

sum·ma·riz·a·ble, adjective
sum·ma·ri·za·tion, noun
sum·ma·riz·er, sum·mar·ist, noun
un·sum·ma·riz·a·ble, adjective
un·sum·ma·rized, adjective
well-sum·ma·rized, adjective
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summarize or summarise (ˈsʌməˌraɪz) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb
(tr) to make or be a summary of; express concisely
 
summarise or summarise
 
vb
 
'summarizable or summarise
 
adj
 
'summarisable or summarise
 
adj
 
summari'zation or summarise
 
n
 
summari'sation or summarise
 
n
 
'summarizer or summarise
 
n
 
'summariser or summarise
 
n
 
'summarist or summarise
 
n

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Example sentences
Mention that writers often summarize their thoughts and reemphasize the main
  idea in the last paragraph.
Have students summarize both scientific and moral arguments on the topic of
  captive breeding.
To summarize the plot more than that would give away spoilers.
The letters are short, but summarize well each side's views.
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