Definitions

recap

[ree-kap] / 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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Here is a recap of what we know and what analysts think it all means.

From Barron's

Instead, Williams is doing what he does most Sundays between September and January: recapping the game with a parody of a popular song.

From The Wall Street Journal

In TikTok recaps from his current tour, he can be seen ripping on the bass and guitar, whipping his body into turns and effortlessly hitting vocal runs, which fans have attempted to imitate.

From Los Angeles Times

“How did the dude who recommends second-hand cars get to this. So happy for you dude,” one fan wrote in the comments of his Dreamstate recap video post.

From Los Angeles Times

In this exquisitely staged show, directed by Tony winner Michael Arden, Platt recaps the story of his life with an ironic touch while singing songs that mark his fretful, meteoric journey.

From Los Angeles Times

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