synopsize

/ˌsɪnəpˈsaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to summarize or condense the main points of something, especially a long piece of writing or a complex situation

“The historian tried to synopsize the entire war in a single chapter.”

2. verb

to condense or summarize something, often in written form

“The teacher asked students to synopsize their research papers into a short presentation.”

3. noun

the act of summarizing or condensing the main points of something

“The synopsize of the report was included in the executive summary.”

Synonyms

  • abridge
  • condense
  • summarize

Antonyms

  • elaborate
  • expand