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- [suhm-uh-rahyz]
- /ˈsʌm əˌraɪz/
- /ˈsʌm.ər.aɪz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [suhm-uh-rahyz]
- /ˈsʌm əˌraɪz/
Definitions of summarise word
- verb with object summarise to make a summary of; state or express in a concise form. 1
- verb with object summarise to constitute a summary of. 1
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Origin of summarise
First appearance:
before 1870 One of the 26% newest English words
First recorded in 1870-75; summar(y) + -ize
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Summarise
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
summarise popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
summarise usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for summarise
verb summarise
- abbreviate — If you abbreviate something, especially a word or a piece of writing, you make it shorter.
- abridge — to reduce the length of (a written work) by condensing or rewriting
- abstract — An abstract idea or way of thinking is based on general ideas rather than on real things and events.
- badmouth — (informal) To criticize or malign, especially unfairly or spitefully.
- cabled — Simple past tense and past participle of cable.
Antonyms for summarise
verb summarise
- amplify — If you amplify a sound, you make it louder, usually by using electronic equipment.
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