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summarizes

v.
B1 Intermediate US //ˈsəmɝˌaɪzɪz// sum·ma·rizes

v. to give a short version of something that only includes the most important points. You do this when you want to explain a long story or report quickly.

v. to provide a concise account of the main points or essential features of a text, speech, or event. Often used in academic and professional contexts to condense information.


SIMPLE

She summarizes the main points of the meeting in an email.

CONTEXTUAL

The final chapter of the textbook summarizes the key theories discussed throughout the semester.

COMPLEX

The executive summary effectively summarizes the complex financial data into a single page for the board of directors to review quickly.

Synonyms
Usage

The verb is transitive and requires a direct object, such as a report, a story, or a set of findings.

Pitfall

He summarizes about the bookHe summarizes the bookSummarize is a transitive verb; it takes a direct object without the preposition 'about'.

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