Summarize
Summarize verb - To make into a short statement of the main points (as of a report).
Usage example: the closing minute of the newscast summarizes the main story of the day
Shorten is a synonym for summarize in abridge topic. In some cases you can use "Shorten" instead a verb "Summarize", when it comes to topics like abbreviate, give a rundown.
Shorten
Shorten verb - To make less in extent or duration.
Usage example: if Grandma has to go shopping today, you'll need to shorten your visit
Summarize is a synonym for shorten in abbreviate topic. You can use "Summarize" instead a verb "Shorten".
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Shorten and Summarize. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/summarize/shorten
Summarize & Shorten. N.p., 2016. Web. 21 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/summarize/shorten>.
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