recap

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Definition

To give a short summary of the main points or events that have happened.

Usage & Nuances

'Recap' is informal and often used in spoken English, meetings, and media ('Let's recap'). It can be both a noun ('a quick recap') and a verb ('to recap'). Common in phrases like 'to recap the main points'. Not as formal as 'summarize'.

Example Sentences

Here's a quick recap of last week's episode.

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Let me recap what we learned today.

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The teacher gave a quick recap at the end of class.

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Can you recap the story for me?

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Just to recap, our meeting is at 2 PM tomorrow.

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Before we finish, let me recap the key points.

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