What is another word for summarization?
Pronunciation: [sˌʌməɹa͡ɪzˈe͡ɪʃən] (IPA) 
Summarization is defined as the act of condensing information into a brief and concise form. Some synonyms for summarization include abridgment, abstract, synopsis, digest, breviary, condensation, overview, recapitulation, outline, and precis. Abridgment and abstract refer to the act of reducing a larger text into a shorter version. The term synopsis refers to a summarized view of a larger work. Digest and breviary are similar to abridgment, except they are typically used in reference to complex legal or religious documents. Condensation and overview refer to a brief but comprehensive summary of a topic. Recapitulation and outline focus on important points or stages in a process while precis is a more academic term, often used to summarize an article or paper.
