Definition

To give a brief statement of the main points or ideas of something.

Example

Please summarize the article in a few sentences.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Can you help me summarize the main points from the meeting yesterday?

Sure! I took notes, so I can help with that.

Great! It would really save me time if you could summarize it for the team.

No problem, I’ll have it ready in no time.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Summarize** → It is formed from "summa" (from Latin, meaning the whole or total) and "-ize" (a suffix used to form verbs indicating to make or to cause to be). The word "summarize" means to make a summary or to present the main points of the whole.

Memory Tip

Think of taking the 'whole' ('summa') and 'making' it into a brief form ('-ize') — that's how you summarize something.

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