Synonyms for

Summarized

Verb / ˈsʌmɜ:ˌaɪzd / Another word for summarized — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

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

Synonyms & similar words

resume summarise summarize sum sumup recapitulated abridged condensed synopsized outlined briefed reduced compressed digest abstracted recapped restated rehearsed repeated reiterated paraphrased reworded translated

Synonyms by register

Formal

condensed abstracted digested epitomized

Informal

shortened cut down boiled down got the gist

Literary

abbreviated distilled

Antonyms

expanded detailed elaborated lengthened amplified unabridged full

Common collocations

  • summarized the report
  • summarized the findings
  • summarized the discussion
  • summarized the article
  • summarized the meeting
  • summarized the key points
  • summarized briefly

Word family

noun summary
verb summarize
adjective summary
adverb summarily

Usage note

The past participle 'summarized' is often used as an adjective, e.g., 'a summarized version'. It implies a reduction of information to its essential points.

Example sentences

  1. She summarized the story for her little brother.
  2. I summarized the article for my teacher.
  3. He summarized the plot of the movie for his friends.
  4. The speaker summarized his talk in a few key points.
  5. The report was summarized in a short presentation.

Quotes

  • In three words I can summarize everything I've learned about life: it goes on. - Robert Frost
  • To summarize, the greatest asset is to believe in oneself. - Lailah Gifty Akita
  • In summary, he did not understand. - Douglas Adams

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