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summarise
/ˈsʌm.ə.raɪz/
[/ˈsʌm.ə.raɪz/]
to give the main points (British spelling)
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Definition
To summarise is to give the main points of something in a short form. It is the British spelling of 'summarize'.
Example
Summarise the passage in two sentences.
Summarise the passage in two sentences.
Etymology
From Latin 'summa' meaning the total, with British '-ise' spelling.
How & Where It’s Used
British-spelling variant used in UK exam papers.