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recap

noun re·cap \ ˈrē-ˌkap \
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Definition of recap

: recapitulation

Origin and Etymology of recap

by shortening
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recap

verb re·cap \ ˈrē-ˌkap , ri-ˈkap \

Definition of recap

recapped; recapping
: recapitulate

First Known Use of recap

1945

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recap

noun re·cap \ ˈrē-ˌkap \

Definition of recap

: retread 1

Origin and Etymology of recap

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recap

verb re·cap \ (ˌ)rē-ˈkap \

Definition of recap

recapped; recapping
transitive verb
: retread
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recappable

play \(ˌ)rē-ˈka-pə-bəl\ adjective

Origin and Etymology of recap

re- + 1cap

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