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recap

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noun re·cap \ˈrē-ˌkap\

Definition of recap

  1. :  recapitulation



Origin and Etymology of recap

by shortening


First Known Use: circa 1926

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recap

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verb re·cap \ˈrē-ˌkap, ri-ˈ\

Definition of recap

recapped

recapping

  1. :  recapitulate



1945

First Known Use of recap

1945

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recap

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noun re·cap \ˈrē-ˌkap\

Definition of recap

  1. :  retread 1



Origin and Etymology of recap

4recap


First Known Use: 1940

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recap

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verb re·cap \(ˌ)rē-ˈkap\

Definition of recap

recapped

recapping
  1. transitive verb

  2. :  retread

recappable

play \-ˈka-pə-bəl\ adjective


Origin and Etymology of recap

re- + 1cap


First Known Use: 1941

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