English · Culture & Society
recap
/ˈriː.kæp/
[/ˈriː.kæp/]
to go over main points
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Definition
To recap is to repeat the main points of something briefly. Teachers recap the previous lesson before starting a new one.
Example
Let us recap what we learned yesterday.
Let us recap what we learned yesterday.
Etymology
Short for 'recapitulate', from Latin 'capitulum' meaning a heading.
How & Where It’s Used
Used to briefly review earlier material in lessons.