Summarize the contents in 60 English words.
Source: tatoeba (57567)
Summarize
/ˈsʌməˌɹaɪz/
Synonyms for "summarize" (285 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (57)
Noun(23 words)
abridged versionabridgingabstract adjectiveabstract onlyabstract religious artabstractingabstractsaggregatesaggregatinganalyze readinganimal community structurebriefingbriefsbulk determinercapsulescapsulingcatalogingchateuraclassroom organism studycollecting
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Adjective(5 words)
Verb(14 words)
abstractedanalyzing dataanalyzing resultsannotatedbriefedcapsulatecapsuledcharacterizesclarify datacoarsencompactifycompile datacondensecondense data
Strong matches (86)
Verb(23 words)
Noun(31 words)
condensingdebriefdebriefingdigestsdistillingecological network studyencapsulatingenergy data recordenergy reading logepitomizingfiguresfoflfrequency countignore minor detailsinterpret textinventory list spreadsheetkoninikoodoolimninglog progress
Adjective(3 words)
current events studyexecutive summary writinginformational writing
Related words (142)
Noun(48 words)
outlinesoutliningoverviewsphrase motifpithpodcastingpollination network studyprecisespresent informationprocessesprofileprofile dataprofilesprofilingput togetherreading descriptorrecapitulatingrecappingrecapsreport change
Show 28 more words
reportingreportsretellingretrospectingreviewsromanian compactrundownssilhouette exercisesketchessource analysisstate clearlystate education systemsstate the resultsstem cell linestructured outlinestudy reportstudy summarysubtotaledsubtotalingsum ofsum totalsummingsumstext meaning extractiontotallingwetland studieswrapyearly tally
Adjective(3 words)
planetary boundary studypresent condition reporttotal count
Verb(36 words)
Adverb(1 words)
well documented scientific-record
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: abbreviate, abridge, abridged version, abridging, abstract.
- Sentence evidence is available for summarize, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, derived_reverse, opengloss, wiktionary, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "summarize".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "summarize"
Keep "summarize" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "summarize" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "summarize", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "summarize" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
11 entriesMore specific
4 entriesCollocations
6 entriesbrief summaryconcise restatementessential ideaskey pointsmain pointsshort abstract
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
5 entriessimilar
4 entriesSample sentences
12 total sentences available.
To summarize, I'm saying that society is becoming better.
Source: tatoeba (252108)
I want to summarize the content of the presentation and draw a conclusion.
Source: tatoeba (1836004)
Summarize the text with your own words.
Source: tatoeba (1836034)
Showing 4 of 12 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "summarize"?
Closest matches include abbreviate, abridge, abridged version, abridging, abstract.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "summarize"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.