recap

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noun (1)

re·​cap ˈrē-ˌkap How to pronounce recap (audio)

recap

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verb (1)

re·​cap ˈrē-ˌkap How to pronounce recap (audio)
ri-ˈkap
recapped; recapping

recap

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noun (2)

re·​cap ˈrē-ˌkap How to pronounce recap (audio)

recap

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verb (2)

re·​cap (ˌ)rē-ˈkap How to pronounce recap (audio)
recapped; recapping
recappable adjective

Examples of recap in a Sentence

Noun (1) after a recap of this morning's meeting, we can discuss the issues that were raised Verb (1) please recap the highlights of the game for me
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Noun
From friendship to international cruises: How Impractical Jokers expanded their comedy empire Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking TV news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more. Shania Russell, EW.com, 23 Mar. 2025 Kicking off with an 83-minute ‘Egghead Arc’ Part 1 recap special, the next two episodes will simulcast on Saturday and Sunday for fans in North America, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and Latin America. Glenn Garner, Deadline, 22 Mar. 2025
Verb
To recap what happened in Pittsburgh last year: The Steelers signed Wilson to a one-year, $1.2 million deal after the Denver Broncos cut him last offseason. Charlotte Carroll, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025 The lander is part of NASA's efforts to advance lunar exploration and long-term presence on the Moon. LIVE: NASA and recap Blue Ghost Mission 1, which touched down on the lunar surface on March 2. Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for recap

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

by shortening

Verb (2) and Noun (2)

re- + cap entry 1

First Known Use

Noun (1)

circa 1926, in the meaning defined above

Verb (1)

1945, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1940, in the meaning defined above

Verb (2)

1941, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of recap was circa 1926

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Cite this Entry

“Recap.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recap. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

recap

1 of 4 verb
re·​cap ˈrē-ˌkap How to pronounce recap (audio)
ri-ˈkap
recapped; recapping
: recapitulate
now, to recap the news

recap

2 of 4 noun
re·​cap ˈrē-ˌkap How to pronounce recap (audio)
: a brief summary : recapitulation

recap

3 of 4 verb
re·​cap (ˈ)rē-ˈkap How to pronounce recap (audio)
recapped; recapping

recap

4 of 4 noun
re·​cap ˈrē-ˌkap How to pronounce recap (audio)
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