| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | abridge | shorten while keeping essentials |
| 2. | abridgment | a shortened form |
| 3. | abstract | a brief summary |
| 4. | account | a report or description |
| 5. | after-action review | post-event summary discussion |
| 6. | assemble | put together the essentials |
| 7. | bare outline | simple main-point sketch |
| 8. | boil down | reduce to essentials |
| 9. | bottom line | the essential conclusion |
| 10. | brief | give essential information quickly |
| 11. | briefing | short informative summary |
| 12. | bring together | combine key points briefly |
| 13. | cap off | finish by summarizing |
| 14. | capsule | very brief summary form |
| 15. | capsulize | put into brief form |
| 16. | compile | put together concisely |
| 17. | compress | shorten into less space |
| 18. | conclude | end with a summary |
| 19. | condensation | a shortened version |
| 20. | condense | make shorter and simpler |
| 21. | debrief | review and summarize afterward |
| 22. | detail | set out the points |
| 23. | digest | reduce to essential points |
| 24. | distill | extract the essential points |
| 25. | echo | repeat the main point |
| 26. | encapsulate | express the essence briefly |
| 27. | enumerate | name points one by one |
| 28. | epitomize | represent the essence briefly |
| 29. | essentials | the most important points |
| 30. | executive summary | brief summary for quick reading |
| 31. | explain | make the main points clear |
| 32. | exposition | clear explanation of points |
| 33. | formulate | express clearly and briefly |
| 34. | frame | present in a concise way |
| 35. | gather | bring points together |
| 36. | gist | the main point |
| 37. | give a rundown | provide a brief summary |
| 38. | give an overview | provide a general summary |
| 39. | give the gist | state the main idea |
| 40. | go over | review briefly |
| 41. | go through | review point by point |
| 42. | high points | most notable points |
| 43. | highlight | point out key parts |
| 44. | highlights | most important or notable points |
| 45. | interpret | explain the meaning briefly |
| 46. | itemize | list the main points |
| 47. | key points | the most important ideas |
| 48. | lay out | present clearly and briefly |
| 49. | look back | review what happened |
| 50. | look over | review briefly |
| 51. | main points | the key ideas |
| 52. | main-point review | review of key points |
| 53. | outline | present the main points |
| 54. | overview | a general summary |
| 55. | paraphrase | restate in other words |
| 56. | plain summary | simple brief overview |
| 57. | postmortem | review after completion |
| 58. | précis | a concise summary |
| 59. | present | set out the main points |
| 60. | pull together | gather key points briefly |
| 61. | quick review | brief look back |
| 62. | quick summary | brief statement of essentials |
| 63. | recapitulate | summarize the main points |
| 64. | recount | tell the main events |
| 65. | rehearse | go through again |
| 66. | repeat | say again briefly |
| 67. | restate | say again in different words |
| 68. | retell | tell again briefly |
| 69. | review | go over again briefly |
| 70. | revisit | return to briefly |
| 71. | run through | go through quickly |
| 72. | rundown | a brief summary report |
| 73. | set out | present in order |
| 74. | short summary | brief statement of main points |
| 75. | sketch | give a brief account |
| 76. | state | express clearly and briefly |
| 77. | sum up | give a brief summary |
| 78. | summarize | state the main points briefly |
| 79. | summary | a brief statement of essentials |
| 80. | survey | look over generally |
| 81. | synopsis | a brief outline or summary |
| 82. | synopsize | give a short summary |
| 83. | takeaways | main lessons or points |
| 84. | talk through | explain while reviewing |
| 85. | telling | an act of recounting |
| 86. | thumbnail | very brief description |
| 87. | topline | main points only |
| 88. | trace | follow and recount briefly |
| 89. | update | bring someone current briefly |
| 90. | upshot | the final essential point |
| 91. | version | a particular retelling |
| 92. | walk through | explain step by step |
| 93. | weekly review | a summary of the week |
| 94. | wind up | finish with a summary |
| 95. | wind-down | a closing review or summary |
| 96. | wrap report | a final summary report |
| 97. | wrap-up | final brief summary |
| 98. | write-up | a written account or summary |
| 99. | year in review | a summary of the year |
| 100. | year-end review | an annual summary review |
