Abstract and Synopsize

Abstract

Abstract verb - To make into a short statement of the main points (as of a report).
Usage example: took the 135-page report and abstracted it in three short paragraphs

Synopsize is a synonym for abstract in summarize topic. In some cases you can use "Synopsize" instead a verb "Abstract", when it comes to topics like thoughts.

Synopsize

Synopsize verb - To make into a short statement of the main points (as of a report).
Usage example: before I agree to read the novel, could you at least synopsize its plot?

Abstract is a synonym for synopsize in review topic. You can use "Abstract" instead a verb "Synopsize", if it concerns topics such as thoughts.
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