recap

[ree-kap, ree-kap, ree-kap] / ˈriˌkæp, riˈkæp, ˈriˌkæp /

NOUN

summary

Synonyms

STRONGEST

rehash rundown summation synopsis

STRONG

abbreviation abridgment abstract analysis brief capitulation case compendium condensation conspectus core digest epitome essence extract inventory nutshell outline prospectus recapitulation reduction report review roundup run through sense skeleton sketch sum survey syllabus version

WEAK

aperçu long and short of it pandect précis résumé sum and substance summing-up wrap-up

Antonyms

STRONG

enlargement expansion extension increase unabridgement

VERB

review

Synonyms

STRONGEST

recapitulate sum up summarize

STRONG

abstract assess correct discuss epitomize evaluate examine inspect judge knock pan rave revise rip slam study trash weigh zap

WEAK

bad-mouth give one's opinion go over put down read through reedit run down run through skin alive swipe at synopsize take down wrap up write a critique

Antonyms

STRONG

forget ignore neglect praise

Example Sentences

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For a recap of the day when the markets close, sign up for Markets P.M.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026

Chances are your host will be looking forward to seeing you and hearing your news, and a 20-minute recap of your flight and taxi ride should not be part of that bulletin.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 17, 2026

It seeks to deliver a brisk 30-minute recap of the day’s headlines without any halting clauses, dropped prepositions, or dead air.

From Slate • Jan. 6, 2026

Here is a recap of what we know and what analysts think it all means.

From Barron's • Jan. 2, 2026

“Shall we watch the recap of the reapings?” says Effie, dabbing at the corners of her mouth with a white linen napkin.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins

recap

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