A recap is a brief summary of the main points of something that has been discussed, given at the end of a meeting or talk. It is a tool for recapping, reminding, repeating, and wrapping up a discussion. Recaps are often used during meetings, brainstorming, research, and other kinds of gatherings that contain various information to absorb. The purpose of a recap is to reiterate and summarize the main points of the discussion for people who weren’t able to listen, grasp, and attend.

In addition to being used as a repeating tool, a recap is also used as a reminder and refresher for information. A recap is a summarized and concise version of a long meeting, which helps to avoid information overload and mind blocking. It reminds everyone of what has been discussed in the past, as the nature of meetings is often talking with multiple information at once, hence big chances are some information will go down the drain but a recap helps everyone to be reminded of information in the future.

It is important to note that the term "recap" can also refer to the process of reconditioning a worn automobile tire by cementing on a strip of prepared rubber and vulcanizing by subjecting to heat and pressure in a mold.