as in summary
a short statement of the main points
after a recap of this morning's meeting, we can discuss the issues that were raised
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as in to summarize
to make into a short statement of the main points (as of a report)
please recap the highlights of the game for me
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Recent Examples of recap
Brian Steinberg, Variety, 14 July 2025
Here's a recap of what happened and what's next for the district:
'Despicable' online comments
Miller posted one of his opinions about gun violence on Facebook the day after at least three people were killed at a video game tournament in Florida in 2018.
—Jolene Almendarez, The Enquirer, 11 July 2025
Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2025
In one shot, as the VIPs recap this development, the remaining players’ bloodied faces surround the newborn in the center of a grid, Brady Bunch–style.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 27 June 2025
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Noun
In its first original daily program designed specifically for the streaming service, ABC News will, starting each weekday at 6 a.m., dispatch James Longman and Rachel Scott to give viewers an 8-to-10-minute recap of the latest headlines.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 14 July 2025
Here's a recap of what happened and what's next for the district:
'Despicable' online comments
Miller posted one of his opinions about gun violence on Facebook the day after at least three people were killed at a video game tournament in Florida in 2018.
—Jolene Almendarez, The Enquirer, 11 July 2025
Verb
County Clerk Jessica Bailey recapped the decision process with a PowerPoint presentation.
—Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2025
In one shot, as the VIPs recap this development, the remaining players’ bloodied faces surround the newborn in the center of a grid, Brady Bunch–style.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 27 June 2025
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The event is expected to attract more than 1.2 million fans and tourists, according to an economic impact summary released by the NYNJ Host Committee—the local body organizing the games—Bloomberg reported.—
India Brown,
Robb Report,
22 July 2025
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Here's a summary: Tencent leads with 52 apps compatible.—
Vivian Toh,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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In mere seconds, AI can summarize long reports, write emails in our tone and even generate strategic recommendations.—
Brent Dykes,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Nugent, laughing and smiling, summarizes the multi-generational connection the new song by making an invitation to the world that's open for years to come.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
15 July 2025
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“Recap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recap. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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