summarization

noun

sum·​ma·​ri·​za·​tion ˌsə-mə-rə-ˈzā-shən 

ˌsəm-rə-

1

: the act of summarizing

2

: summary

Synonyms of summarization

• summary

Examples of summarization in a Sentence

what you wrote goes way beyond a summarization of the speech

Recent Examples on the Web

The tools will absorb routine cognitive tasks — including research, first drafts, and data summarization — basic analysis that currently consume too much of your day. — Valerie Capers Workman, Fortune, 1 May 2026

The tablet also includes a couple of AI features, including Circle to Search and summarization within the Notes app. — Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 2 June 2026

Their opportunity lies in running small language models on-device for summarization, rewriting, search, assistance and lightweight reasoning. — Vidya Mani, The Conversation, 1 May 2026

However, these are designed for powering contextual features like Magic Cue and audio summarization. — ArsTechnica, 28 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1865, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for summarization

• abbreviation
• abomination
• acceleration
• accentuation
• accommodation
• accreditation
• acculturation
• accumulation
• acetylation
• adjudication
• administration
• adulteration

Kids Definition

summarization

noun

sum·​ma·​ri·​za·​tion ˌsəm-(ə-)rə-ˈzā-shən 

1

: the act of summarizing

2

: summary entry 2