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
1
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
1
A short summary of previous events or information.
"Here's a recap of the season so far."
How to use recap
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA quick summary that goes back over the key points.
Common pairings
quick recap
recap the meeting
a season recap
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Word forms
- Plural
- recaps
- Third person singular
- recaps
- Past tense
- recapped
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Etymology
Shortened from recapitulate, itself from re- plus capitulate.
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Rhymes for recap
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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.
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