summarization

sum·ma·ri·za·tion

noun \ˌsə-mə-rə-ˈzā-shən, ˌsəm-rə-\

Definition of SUMMARIZATION

1

: the act of summarizing

2

: summary

Examples of SUMMARIZATION

1. <what you wrote goes way beyond a summarization of the speech>

First Known Use of SUMMARIZATION

1865

Related to SUMMARIZATION

Synonyms: abstract, breviary, brief, capsule, conspectus, digest, encapsulation, epitome, inventory, outline, précis, recap, recapitulation, résumé (or resume also resumé), roundup, rundown, run-through, sum, summa, summary, summing-up, sum-up, synopsis, wrap-up

Related Words: abbreviation, abridgment (or abridgement), compend, compendium, condensation, curtailment, shortening; simplification, streamlining; rehash, reprise; conclusion, epilogue (also epilog)

Near Antonyms: amplification, enlargement, expansion; addendum, supplement

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