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SUMMARIZING Synonyms

There are 14 synonyms of the word summarizing. (exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word summarizing. (close relations)
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briefing
verb, nounv, n
noun

• detailed instructions, as for a military operation

condensing
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• the act of increasing the density of something

skimming
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of removing floating material from the surface of a liquid

• reading or glancing through quickly

• failure to declare income in order to avoid paying taxes on it

• the act of brushing against while passing

abbreviating
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• reduce in scope while retaining essential elements

• shorten

abridging
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• reduce in scope while retaining essential elements

• lessen, diminish, or curtail

abstracting
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• existing only in the mind; separated from embodiment

noun

• a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance

• a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory

adjective satellite

• not representing or imitating external reality or the objects of nature

• dealing with a subject in the abstract without practical purpose or intention

verb

• consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically

• make off with belongings of others

• consider apart from a particular case or instance

• give an abstract (of)

digesting
verbv
noun

• a periodical that summarizes the news

• something that is compiled (as into a single book or file)

verb

• convert food into absorbable substances

• arrange and integrate in the mind

• put up with something or somebody unpleasant

• become assimilated into the body

• systematize, as by classifying and summarizing

• soften or disintegrate, as by undergoing exposure to heat or moisture

• make more concise

• soften or disintegrate by means of chemical action, heat, or moisture

epitomizing
verbv
verb

• embody the essential characteristics of or be a typical example of

outlining
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• the line that appears to bound an object

• a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory

• a schematic or preliminary plan

verb

• describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of

• draw up an outline or sketch for something

• trace the shape of

recapping
verbv
noun

• a used automobile tire that has been remolded to give it new treads

• a summary at the end that repeats the substance of a longer discussion

verb

• summarize briefly

reviewing
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• a new appraisal or evaluation

• an essay or article that gives a critical evaluation (as of a book or play)

• a subsequent examination of a patient for the purpose of monitoring earlier treatment

• (accounting) a service (less exhaustive than an audit) that provides some assurance to interested parties as to the reliability of financial data

• a variety show with topical sketches and songs and dancing and comedians

• a periodical that publishes critical essays on current affairs or literature or art

• a summary at the end that repeats the substance of a longer discussion

• (law) a judicial reexamination of the proceedings of a court (especially by an appellate court)

• practice intended to polish performance or refresh the memory

• a formal or official examination

verb

• look at again; examine again

• appraise critically

• hold a review (of troops)

• refresh one's memory

• look back upon (a period of time, sequence of events); remember

summarise
verbv
verb

• be a summary of

• give a summary (of)

resume
verb, nounv, n
noun

• short descriptive summary (of events)

• a summary of your academic and work history

verb

• take up or begin anew

• return to a previous location or condition

• assume anew

• give a summary (of)

sum
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a quantity of money

• a quantity obtained by the addition of a group of numbers

• the final aggregate

• the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience

• the whole amount

• a set containing all and only the members of two or more given sets

verb

• be a summary of

• determine the sum of

Best Hypernyms For SUMMARIZING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for summarizing, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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