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Definition of summarization

summarization

/ˌsʌm.ə.rəˈzeɪ.ʃən/
(UK: summarisation)
sum · ma · ri · za · tion
Adverb:summarily
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Plural:summarizations
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Adjective:summary
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summarization Lexical Profile

summarization Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The act or process of expressing the most important facts or ideas about something in a short and clear form.

Example

"Automated text summarization helps researchers quickly evaluate thousands of academic papers."

2

A brief statement or account that presents the main points of a longer work or event.

Example

"At the end of the lecture, the professor provided a helpful summarization of the key historical arguments."

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• Rhymes for summarization

• Nearby Words

sumerian
summarily
summarizable
summarization
summarize
summarizer
summary

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Summarization. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/summarization
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