Overview - English meaning

noun

The action of abridging a text.

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It is true that herbert butterfield remarked that the trick of writing history lay in ‘the art of a…

noun

A book, play, or piece of writing that has been made shorter by removing some details or less important information

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The books are abridgments of well-known classics., in 1676 bauthumley published an abridgement of f…

adjective

Existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence.

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Abstract concepts such as love or beauty

verb

Consider something theoretically or separately from (something else).

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To abstract science and religion from their historical context can lead to anachronism

noun

A summary of the contents of a book, article, or speech.

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An abstract of her speech

noun

A collection of concise but detailed information about a particular subject, especially in a book or other publication.

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An invaluable compendium of useful information about language

noun

Water which collects as droplets on a cold surface when humid air is in contact with it.

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The inside of the cab steamed up with condensation

noun

The drops of water that appear on cold surfaces such as windows as a result of hot air or steam becoming cool

verb

Break down (food) in the alimentary canal into substances that can be absorbed and used by the body.

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In terms of the western view of digestion, food is digested in the stomach and passed on to the sma…

noun

A compilation or summary of material or information.

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A digest of their findings

verb

(of the body of a living creature) to chemically change food into smaller forms that the body can absorb and use

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[ t ] some people have difficulty digesting milk., he could digest an enormous amount of informatio…

noun

The action of enclosing something in or as if in a capsule.

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Encapsulation of contaminants within a solid glasslike matrix

noun

The process of expressing or showing the most important facts about something

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As a reporter, he possesses a gift for neat encapsulations of personalities and events., he saw the…

noun

A brief record of points or ideas written down as an aid to memory.

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I'll make a note in my diary

verb

Notice or pay particular attention to (something).

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He noted his mother's unusual gaiety

phrase

Information written on paper

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The wind blew my notes all over the room., the reporter took notes throughout the interview., i mad…

noun

A line or set of lines enclosing or indicating the shape of an object in a sketch or diagram.

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The chalked outline of a human body

verb

Draw, trace, or define the outer edge or shape of.

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Her eyes were darkly outlined with kohl

noun

A statement of the main facts, ideas, or items

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The house approved the broad outlines of the president’s budget., she drew the outline of a face., …

noun

A summary or abstract of a text or speech.

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The precis accompanying the weekly summaries of incidents also make it possible to explore in more …

verb

Make a precis of (a text or speech).

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She wrote one of the best and most intelligent dissections of the case, and to precis her, she poin…

noun

A short form of a text that gives only the important parts

verb

State again as a summary; recapitulate.

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A way of recapping the story so far

noun

A summary of what has been said; a recapitulation.

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A quick recap of the idea and its main advantages

verb

Short form ofrecapitulate

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[ t ] we saw a video recapping her early career., [ i ] to recap, we expect sunny skies in the morn…

noun

An act or instance of summarizing and restating the main points of something.

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His recapitulation of the argument

noun

Formal for recap

verb

Begin again or continue after a pause or interruption.

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A day later normal service was resumed

noun

A summary.

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I gave him a quick résumé of events

verb

To start something again after a pause or period of time

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[ t ] the director hopes to resume filming next week., [ i ] government officials hoped talks will …

noun

A formal assessment of something with the intention of instituting change if necessary.

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A comprehensive review of uk defence policy

verb

Assess (something) formally with the intention of instituting change if necessary.

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The home secretary was called on to review britain's gun laws

verb

Look at again; examine again

phrasal verb

Be present in every part of something; pervade.

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A sense of personal loss runs through many of his lyrics

phrasal verb

Use or spend something recklessly or rapidly.

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Her husband had long since run through her money

phrasal verb

Go over something quickly as a reminder or rehearsal.

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I'll just run through the schedule for the weekend

noun

An analysis or summary of something by a knowledgeable person.

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He gave his teammates a rundown on the opposition

adjective

(especially of a building or area) in a poor or neglected state after having been prosperous.

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A run-down edwardian villa

noun

A report that provides the most important information about something

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This guide gives a rundown on the basics of backpacking.

noun

A rough or unfinished drawing or painting, often made to assist in making a more finished picture.

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A charcoal sketch

verb

Make a rough drawing of.

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As they talked, modigliani began to sketch her

noun

A simple, quickly made drawing

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A pen and ink sketch, she helped write a sketch for a comedy show., a biographical sketch, [ i ] i …

noun

A brief statement or account of the main points of something.

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A summary of chapter three

adjective

Not including needless details or formalities; brief.

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Summary financial statements

noun

A brief, clear statement giving the most important facts about something

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The assignment was to write a summary of the news., in summary, chen’s book is a good introduction …

noun

A statement by a judge or lawyer to a jury in a court legal action that gives the main facts that have been provided, in order to help the jury decide if someone is guilty or not

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The failure of the trial judge to put this defence before the jury in his summing up was the major …

verb

Look closely at or examine (someone or something).

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Her green eyes surveyed him coolly

noun

A general view, examination, or description of someone or something.

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The author provides a survey of the relevant literature

verb

Determining opinions by interviewing people

noun

A brief summary or general survey of something.

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A synopsis of the insurance cover provided is set out below

noun

A short description of the contents of something such as a film or book