rundown
Americannoun
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a quick review or summary of main points of information, usually oral.
This brief rundown of past events will bring you up to date.
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Baseball. a play in which a base runner is caught between bases by two or more players of the opposing team who toss the ball back and forth in an effort to tag the runner out.
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Commerce. runoff.
Etymology
Origin of rundown
1905–10, noun use of verb phrase run down
Example Sentences
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An NBC reporter gave this rundown: “Part-time jobs, shunned by neighbors, counseling for him and his wife, and a family divided. He sent his daughter to Jordan to escape the attention.”
From Slate • Apr. 19, 2026
Here's a rundown of the trip's top takeaways:
From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026
Plus, BBC Radio 5 Live's John Hunt and Gina Bryce give you the rundown on each of the 34 that will go to post for the 2026 Grand National.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
He highlighted their work with a rundown of the best jokes he nixed during his hosting run.
From Salon • Mar. 9, 2026
"Okay, y'all know the rundown," Ms. CeeCee said.
From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds
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