Meaning & Definition of word "Summarize"

Summarize

/ˈsʌməraɪz/

1. to give a brief statement of the main points of (something).
- Example: Please summarize the main findings of your research in a few sentences.
2. to make a summary of.
- Example: The teacher asked the students to summarize the chapter after reading it.
3. to condense or reduce to a shorter form while retaining the essential elements.
- Example: He summarized the lengthy report to make it easier for the board to digest.
4. to encapsulate a discussion or argument.
- Example: At the end of the meeting, she summarized the key points discussed.

●Late Middle English 'summarisen', from Old French 'sommaer' (to sum up), from Latin 'summarius' (of a summary).

summarize in a nutshell:

To express something in a very brief and simple way.

summarize the situation:

To give an overview of the current state of affairs.

summary:

A brief statement of the main points of something.

sum:

The total amount resulting from the addition of two or more numbers or amounts.

abstract:

A brief summary of the contents of a book, article, or speech.

Meaning: To give a quick, simplified version of something, often with little detail.

● Example Sentence: Can you summarize that email for me? I don't have time to read the whole thing.

Meaning: To quickly explain the key idea or conclusion of something.

● Example Sentence: The teacher summarized the lesson in just a few words: 'Always check your work!'