Summarizing

/ˈsʌməˌraɪzɪŋ/ verb

Definition

The present participle of summarize, meaning the act of giving a brief statement of the main points of something.

Etymology

From Medieval Latin summarium meaning 'summary', derived from Latin summa meaning 'sum, total'. The suffix -ize was added in English to create the verb form. The word evolved from the concept of 'summing up' the essential elements of a larger work.

Kelly Says

Summarizing is both an art and a science that reveals how our brains naturally compress information. Interestingly, the ability to create good summaries is considered one of the highest forms of comprehension, as it requires understanding not just what was said, but what was most important about what was said.

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