Synonyms of digest

digest 1 of 2

noun

ˈdī-ˌjest 

1

as in summary

a short statement of the main points

a digest of yesterday's departmental meeting

Synonyms & Similar Words

• summary
• outline
• summa
• précis
• sum-up
• recap
• synopsis
• brief
• resume
• summarization
• recapitulation
• rundown
• conspectus
• encapsulation
• roundup
• summing-up
• inventory
• capsule
• résumé
• sum
• abstract
• resumé
• run-through
• breviary
• compendium
• wrap-up
• abridgement
• epitome
• curtailment
• rehash
• abridgment
• shortening
• abbreviation
• condensation
• compend
• streamlining
• simplification
• reprise
• epilogue
• conclusion
• epilog

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• expansion
• enlargement
• amplification
• supplement
• addendum

2

as in review

a shortened version of a written work

on the ballot there will be a digest of the proposed law that is to be submitted for voter approval

Synonyms & Similar Words

• summary
• review
• abridgement
• overview
• survey
• abridgment
• condensation
• abbreviation
• sketch
• bowdlerization
• recap
• synopsis
• summation
• outline
• brief
• précis
• summarization
• syllabus
• recapitulation
• resume
• capsule
• abstract
• résumé
• sum
• tabloid
• resumé
• wrap-up
• aperçu

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• expansion
• enlargement
• amplification
• elaboration

digest

2 of 2

verb

dī-ˈjest 

1

as in to classify

to arrange or assign according to type

this volume digests the state's laws regarding drugs and alcohol for easy reference by local authorities

Synonyms & Similar Words

• classify
• rank
• distinguish
• relegate
• distribute
• categorize
• sort
• separate
• group
• type
• grade
• place
• identify
• codify
• compartmentalize
• organize
• class
• file
• list
• recognize
• range
• break down
• order
• peg
• compartment
• refer
• dispose
• catalog
• assort
• cull
• systematize
• index
• sift
• array
• draw up
• catalogue
• marshall
• alphabetize
• shelve
• pigeonhole
• marshal
• winnow
• regroup
• reclassify
• sieve
• clump
• set
• screen
• cluster
• colligate
• recategorize
• subcategorize

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• lump
• scramble
• confuse
• mix (up)
• jumble
• disarrange
• misclassify
• mistype
• missort

2

as in to summarize

to make into a short statement of the main points (as of a report)

I digested the results of my experiments into a few pages

Synonyms & Similar Words

• summarize
• outline
• encapsulate
• recapitulate
• abstract
• recap
• consolidate
• sum up
• boil down
• brief
• condense
• synopsize
• wrap up
• reprise
• shorten
• epitomize
• curtail
• abridge
• cut back
• simplify
• downsize
• concentrate
• shrink
• streamline
• decoct
• essentialize

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• extend
• prolong
• lengthen
• elongate
• supplement
• expand
• amplify
• protract
• enlarge (on or upon)
• elaborate (on or upon)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of digest

Noun

News What passed on Crossover Day at the Georgia General Assembly Mar 7, 2025 Go deeper (1 min. read) Get a free daily digest of the most important news in your backyard with Axios Atlanta. —Thomas Wheatley, Axios, 21 Mar. 2025

Now read the latest Google Pixel 10 Pro, Samsung, and smartphone headlines in Forbes’ weekly Android Circuit news digest... —Ewan Spence, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025

Verb

Most prebiotic sodas contain the fiber inulin, which experts say can be hard to digest and — according to early animal studies and a case study — potentially carcinogenic. —Carly Mallenbaum, Axios, 29 Mar. 2025

Then delivered a sight needing a moment to digest: Bennett celebrating the game-winner with his one-time rival. —Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2025