recapitulation

IPA: rikʌpˈɪtʃʌɫˈeɪʃʌn

A subsequent brief recitement or enumeration of the major points in a narrative, article, or book.
(music) The third major section of a musical movement written in sonata form, representing thematic material that originally appeared in the exposition section.
(biology) The reenactment of the embryonic development in evolution of the species.
(theology) The symmetry provided by Christ's life to the teachings of the Old Testament; the summation of human experience in Jesus Christ.

Examples of "recapitulation" in Sentences

The recapitulation of the main points of the presentation helped clarify the key takeaways for the audience
The teacher asked the students to provide a recapitulation of the novel's plot in their own words
The recapitulation of the scientific experiment highlighted the crucial steps that led to the discovery
In the conclusion of the essay, the author provided a brief recapitulation of the arguments made throughout the paper
The recapitulation of the financial report revealed the company's success in meeting its targets for the quarter