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noun

ˈrē-ˌkap

Definition of recap

as in summary

a short statement of the main points after a recap of this morning's meeting, we can discuss the issues that were raised

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verb

ˈrē-ˌkap

as in to summarize

to make into a short statement of the main points (as of a report) please recap the highlights of the game for me

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Here's a recap — call it an oral history of misery — of how each team blew it on Sunday. — ABC News, 11 Oct. 2026 Here’s a quick recap of stories Sacramento-area readers shouldn’t miss. — Sacbee.com, 10 Oct. 2026

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Otherwise, this tier provides an AI Assistant that can recap calls and summarize content. — John Brandon, PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2026 And yet … Things were simpler in 1987, when Chris Berman and Tom Jackson hosted the debut episode of NFL Primetime, recapping the day’s action on Sunday evening for ESPN. — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 25 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for recap

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In an interview with The Charlotte Observer, Hatch said the current report provides a high-level summary but could include more detail about specific recommendations and what changes should follow.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 12 Oct. 2026
His reference to the actual lei that attendees leave with does require some setup, so now’s as good a time as any to attempt a plot summary.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026

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For accountants, attorneys, consultants and other professionals, AI can accelerate research, summarize complex information and assist with writing and other forms of communication.

— Kaitlin Newkirk, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2026
But a new wave of executives are letting AI do the reading for them, using it to summarize reports, draft emails, and, in some cases, speak on their behalf.

— Sam Birchall, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026

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