verb Uncommon

recap

ree-KAP

Recap (verb) means to summarize the main points of something already said or done. Example: “Let's recap what we covered in today's meeting.”

verb

To summarize the main points of something already said or done.

"Let's recap what we covered in today's meeting."

"The show opens each week with a quick recap of the last episode."

noun

A short summary of previous events or information.

"Here's a recap of the season so far."

How to Use Recap

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA quick summary that goes back over the key points.

Common pairings

quick recap recap the meeting a season recap

Word Forms

recapped past tense, recapped past tense, recapped past tense, recaps plural, recaps plural, recaps plural, recaps singular, recaps singular, recaps singular

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Etymology

Shortened from recapitulate, itself from re- plus capitulate.

Rhymes for recap

kneecap

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “recap” mean?

The word “recap” means to summarize the main points of something already said or done. In plain terms, a quick summary that goes back over the key points.

How do you pronounce “recap”?

“Recap” is pronounced ree-KAP (/ɹiːˈkæp/ in IPA).

How do you use “recap” in a sentence?

Here is “recap” used in a sentence: “Let's recap what we covered in today's meeting.”

What part of speech is “recap”?

Depending on how it is used, “recap” can be a verb and a noun.

Is “recap” a common word?

“Recap” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “recap” have?

“Recap” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to summarize the main points of something already said or done.