summarize

verb

sum·​ma·​rize ˈsə-mə-ˌrīz 

summarized; summarizing

transitive verb

: to tell in or reduce to a summary

intransitive verb

: to make a summary

summarizable

ˌsə-mə-ˈrī-zə-bəl 

adjective

summarizer noun

Synonyms

• abstract
• boil down
• brief
• digest
• encapsulate
• epitomize
• outline
• recap
• recapitulate
• reprise
• sum up
• synopsize
• wrap up

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.

To summarize, we need better schools.

Recent Examples on the Web

After my responses, summarize the business model that best aligns with my answers and suggest what this means for my target audience. —Jodie Cook, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024

This content was summarized by generative artificial intelligence using public filings retrieved from SEC.gov. —Quartz Bot, Quartz, 20 Dec. 2024

My response: His gripe could be summarized as: What's better than nine bids? —Blake Toppmeyer, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024

Here's what to know about what government employees would continue to work during a shutdown, according to shutdown plans outlined in 2023 and summarized by Reuters. —Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Kids Definition

summarize

verb

sum·​ma·​rize ˈsəm-ə-ˌrīz 

summarized; summarizing

1

: to tell in or reduce to a summary

2

: to make a summary

summarizable

ˌsəm-ə-ˈrī-zə-bəl 

adjective

summarizer noun