as in to outline
to make into a short statement of the main points (as of a report)
the closing minute of the newscast summarizes the main story of the day
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For you: Practice by summarizing what the other person said before responding.
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Stephen Nalley, Rolling Stone, 3 Dec. 2024
Apple Intelligence is a series of services that can summarize notifications, rewrite emails and generate new emojis.
—Jordan Novet,kif Leswing, CNBC, 3 Dec. 2024
To summarize, here is a rundown of how to use a vape pen:
● Charge the device’s battery before using it.
—Amplified Content Studio, The Mercury News, 2 Dec. 2024
How To Perform An Effective Review A performance review should summarize the employee’s performance, provide clear next steps and discuss any salary changes.
—Sean Manning, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Stephen Nalley, Rolling Stone, 3 Dec. 2024
Apple Intelligence is a series of services that can summarize notifications, rewrite emails and generate new emojis.
—Jordan Novet,kif Leswing, CNBC, 3 Dec. 2024
To summarize, here is a rundown of how to use a vape pen:
● Charge the device’s battery before using it.
—Amplified Content Studio, The Mercury News, 2 Dec. 2024
How To Perform An Effective Review A performance review should summarize the employee’s performance, provide clear next steps and discuss any salary changes.
—Sean Manning, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Summarize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/summarize. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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