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recap

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of recap

a short statement of the main points

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

Synonyms of recap

abstract, brief, digest, encapsulation, epitome, outline, précis, recapitulation, résumé (or resume), roundup, rundown, sum, summarization, summary, synopsis, wrap-up

Words Related to recap

abbreviation, abridgment (or abridgement), compend, compendium, condensation, curtailment, shortening

simplification, streamlining

rehash, reprise

conclusion, epilogue (also epilog)

Near Antonyms of recap

amplification, enlargement, expansion

addendum, supplement

recap

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of recap

to make into a short statement of the main points (as of a report)

Please recap the highlights of the game for me.

Synonyms of recap

abstract, boil down, digest, encapsulate, epitomize, outline, recapitulate, sum up, summarize, wrap up

Words Related to recap

abridge, condense, curtail, cut back, shorten

downsize, shrink

concentrate, consolidate

simplify, streamline

Near Antonyms of recap

elongate, extend, lengthen, prolong, protract

amplify, elaborate (on or upon), enlarge (on or upon), expand, supplement

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