recap
n. countablen. a short summary of what happened before. You use this to catch up on a story or a meeting you missed.
n. a concise summary or review of previously presented information or events. Frequently used in media and professional contexts to provide continuity.
Let's start the meeting with a quick recap.
The news anchor provided a brief recap of the day's top stories before the weather report.
After the cliffhanger finale, the show's producers released a five-minute recap to ensure the audience remembered the complex political alliances before the new season began.
From re- + cap.
Clipping of recapitulation.
Clipping of recapitalization.
From re- + cap (capacitor).
Often functions as a shortened form of 'recapitulation' in professional and casual settings.