recap

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noun (1)

re·cap ˈrē-ˌkap

Synonyms of recap

: recapitulation

recap

2 of 4

verb (1)

re·cap ˈrē-ˌkap

ri-ˈkap

recapped; recapping

: recapitulate

recap

3 of 4

noun (2)

re·cap ˈrē-ˌkap

: retread sense 1

recap

4 of 4

verb (2)

re·cap (ˌ)rē-ˈkap

recapped; recapping

transitive verb

: retread

recappable

(ˌ)rē-ˈka-pə-bəl

adjective

Synonyms of recap

Relevance

Noun (1)

summary

Verb (1)

summarize

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Examples of recap in a Sentence

Noun (1) after a recap of this morning's meeting, we can discuss the issues that were raised Verb (1) please recap the highlights of the game for me

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Noun

Most folks are aware of the background of this drama, but here’s the quick recap. — Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026 What readers are saying The comments express frustration over the lack of coverage of the World Series game, with several readers criticizing the Washington Post for not providing a recap or relevant sports content. — Stephanie Apstein, Washington Post, 24 Oct. 2026

Verb

Another feature called Live Rewind can recap 15 seconds of a conversation via a text transcription. — Mackenzie Sigalos,annie Palmer, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2026 From a podium, Peck recapped how the multiday New York operation was going so far, including that the previous day, officers had happened upon two foreign nationals installing a skimming device, chased them down and made arrests. — Eli Hager, ProPublica, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for recap

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

by shortening

Verb (2) and Noun (2)

re- + cap entry 1

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1909, in the meaning defined above

Verb (1)

1945, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1929, in the meaning defined above

Verb (2)

1941, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of recap was in 1909

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“Recap.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recap. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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recap

1 of 4 verb

re·cap ˈrē-ˌkap

ri-ˈkap

recapped; recapping

: recapitulate

now, to recap the news

recap

2 of 4 noun

re·cap ˈrē-ˌkap

: a brief summary : recapitulation

recap

3 of 4 verb

re·cap (ˈ)rē-ˈkap

recapped; recapping

: retread entry 1 sense 1

recap

4 of 4 noun

re·cap ˈrē-ˌkap

: retread entry 2 sense 2

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