summarize
/ˈsʌməraɪz/
sum · ma · rize
ˈsʌ · mə · raɪz
English Definition
v. state the main points
Significado en Español
resumir, sintetizar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tóm tắt, tổng kết
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Example Sentence
Please summarize the main idea.
请总结主旨。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
summary (summary) + ize (verb).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the synonym for the word “summarize” as used in this sentence: The teacher asked the student to summarize the chapter in a few sentences.
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A
expand
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B
explain
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C
condense
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D
argue
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C — condense.
“summarize” means v. state the main points
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
In one short paragraph, please ______ the entire long article.
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A
expand
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B
summarize
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C
lengthen
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D
complicate
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B — summarize.
“summarize” means v. state the main points
Common questions about “summarize”
What does “summarize” mean?
summarize — v. state the main points. In Chinese: 总结，概括.
How do you pronounce “summarize”?
summarize is pronounced /ˈsʌməraɪz/. It breaks into 3 syllables: sum · ma · rize.
How do you use “summarize” in a sentence?
Please summarize the main idea. (请总结主旨。)
What are synonyms for “summarize”?
sum up, recap — all close in meaning to summarize (v. state the main points).
Is “summarize” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. summarize appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “summarize”?
summary (summary) + ize (verb).
