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recap

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈɹiˌkæp// re·cap Informal

n. 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.


SIMPLE

Let's start the meeting with a quick recap.

CONTEXTUAL

The news anchor provided a brief recap of the day's top stories before the weather report.

COMPLEX

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.

Synonyms
Etymology 1

From re- + cap.

Etymology 2

Clipping of recapitulation.

Etymology 3

Clipping of recapitalization.

Etymology 4

From re- + cap (capacitor).

Usage

Often functions as a shortened form of 'recapitulation' in professional and casual settings.

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