recap

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noun (1)

re·cap ˈrē-ˌkap

Synonyms of recap

: recapitulation

recap

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verb (1)

re·cap ˈrē-ˌkap

ri-ˈkap

recapped; recapping

: recapitulate

recap

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noun (2)

re·cap ˈrē-ˌkap

: retread sense 1

recap

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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

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

Verb

This is a season so overwhelmingly dull that it’s taken three different gay guys to recap it. — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2026 The clip also recaps the mayor’s trip to the Bronx School of Hip-Hop on the first day of classes earlier in September. — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 30 Sep. 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

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The first known use of recap was in 1909

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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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