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Recaptulate

Part of Speech: verb

Definition: To summarize or repeat the main points or events in a concise and comprehensive manner.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Usage: Popular

Definition: To summarize or review the main points of a previous discussion or presentation.

Example Sentence 1: After delivering the lengthy presentation, the speaker recaptulated the key findings for the audience.

Example Sentence 2: Let's finish the meeting by recaptulating the action items discussed.

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Sense 2:

Usage: Local

Definition: To capture again, typically referring to catching something or someone that has escaped or been released.

Example Sentence 1: The zookeeper recaptulated the escaped monkey with the help of tranquilizer darts.

Example Sentence 2: The team worked together to recaptulate the fly ball and prevent the opposing team from scoring.

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