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Definition of summarize

summarize

/ˈsʌm.ə.raɪz/
(UK: summarise)
sum · ma · rize
Adverb:summarily
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Adjective:summary
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Past Simple:summarized
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Past Participle:summarized
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Present Participle:summarizing
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summarize Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

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

Example

"Please summarize the key findings of the research paper in a single paragraph."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 19th century from the noun 'summary' plus the verbal suffix '-ize', ultimately tracing back to Latin 'summa', meaning 'total, gist, or highest part'.

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