summarize

verb

sum·​ma·​rize ˈsə-mə-ˌrīz 

summarized; summarizing

transitive verb

: to tell in or reduce to a summary

intransitive verb

: to make a summary

summarizable

ˌsə-mə-ˈrī-zə-bəl 

adjective

summarizer noun

Synonyms of summarize

• outline
• digest

Examples of summarize in a Sentence

I would like to take a moment to summarize the facts that I presented earlier.

He summarized by saying we needed better planning and implementation.

To summarize, we need better schools.

Recent Examples on the Web

Bots now account for more internet traffic than humans, while AI systems increasingly summarize information, recommend products and influence purchasing decisions. — Andrey Insarov, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

In the sole panel now summarizing Washington’s participation, nearly every paragraph makes some mention of his ostensible antislavery views. — John Garrison Marks, The Atlantic, 25 July 2026

Amid the endless push to optimize, streamline, and summarize our thoughts, notes have staying power. — Rainesford Stauffer, Time, 24 July 2026

The Fire Country star summarized the ordeal in the caption for a carousel of selfies from the hospital. — Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 24 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Rhymes for summarize

• advertise
• aggrandize
• alibis
• alkalies
• alkalis
• amortize
• amplifies
• analyse
• analyze
• anywise
• authorize
• butterflies

Kids Definition

summarize

verb

sum·​ma·​rize ˈsəm-ə-ˌrīz 

summarized; summarizing

1

: to tell in or reduce to a summary

2

: to make a summary

summarizable

ˌsəm-ə-ˈrī-zə-bəl 

adjective

summarizer noun