Definitions

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 many of us, meeting recaps are one of AI’s greatest gifts.

From The Wall Street Journal

Blazedale suggested this year that he do a daily news recap under the “Daily Memo” banner.

From Los Angeles Times

It is worth recapping United's last three games.

From BBC

The answer transcends a year-by-year recap of notable patents and product launches, though there’s plenty of sparkle in the details.

From The Wall Street Journal

The second half of the musical recaps what happens when the super rich face ruin — ruin not in the sense of going hungry but of having to stop buying luxury goods in bulk.

From Los Angeles Times

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