recap

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noun (1)

re·​cap ˈrē-ˌkap 

: recapitulation

recap

2 of 4

verb (1)

re·​cap ˈrē-ˌkap 

ri-ˈkap

recapped; recapping

: recapitulate

recap

3 of 4

noun (2)

re·​cap ˈrē-ˌkap 

: retread sense 1

recap

4 of 4

verb (2)

re·​cap (ˌ)rē-ˈkap 

recapped; recapping

transitive verb

: retread

recappable

(ˌ)rē-ˈka-pə-bəl 

adjective

Synonyms

Noun (1)

• abstract
• breviary
• brief
• capsule
• conspectus
• digest
• encapsulation
• epitome
• inventory
• outline
• précis
• recapitulation
• résumé
• resume
• resumé
• roundup
• run-through
• rundown
• sum
• sum-up
• summa
• summarization
• summary
• summing-up
• synopsis
• wrap-up

Verb (1)

• abstract
• boil down
• brief
• digest
• encapsulate
• epitomize
• outline
• recapitulate
• reprise
• sum up
• summarize
• synopsize
• wrap up

Examples of recap in a Sentence

Noun (1)

after a recap of this morning's meeting, we can discuss the issues that were raised

Verb (1)

please recap the highlights of the game for me

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Get recaps, insights, and exclusive takes with Velo's daily newsletter. —Graham Averill, Outside Online, 19 Aug. 2024

Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking TV news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more. —Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 19 Aug. 2024

This story was an excerpt from Axios Closer, a recap on the day's biggest business stories. —Hope King, Axios, 16 Aug. 2024

The move marks the brand’s first foray into investigative journalism and its first original podcast series – a Law & Order: SVU recap podcast, The Squadroom, launched in 2019 and aired around 25 episodes. —Peter White, Deadline, 15 Aug. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

by shortening

Verb (2) and Noun (2)

re- + cap entry 1

First Known Use

Noun (1)

circa 1926, in the meaning defined above

Verb (1)

1945, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1940, in the meaning defined above

Verb (2)

1941, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

recap

1 of 4 verb

re·​cap ˈrē-ˌkap 

ri-ˈkap

recapped; recapping

: recapitulate

now, to recap the news

recap

2 of 4 noun

re·​cap ˈrē-ˌkap 

: a brief summary : recapitulation

recap

3 of 4 verb

re·​cap (ˈ)rē-ˈkap 

recapped; recapping

: retread entry 1 sense 1

recap

4 of 4 noun

re·​cap ˈrē-ˌkap 

: retread entry 2 sense 2