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   encapsulate

   /ɪnˈkapsjʊleɪt/

   verb

   • 1. express the essential features of (something) succinctly: "the conclusion is encapsulated in one sentence" Similar summarizesum upgive a summary ofprecisabridgedigestabbreviatecondensecompresscompactcontracttelescopecaptureexpressrecordsketchgive the gist ofgive the main points ofput in a nutshellrare:epitomizecapsulize
   • 2. enclose (something) in or as if in a capsule: "the company would encapsulate the asbestos waste in concrete pellets" Similar encloseencasecontainconfineenvelopenfoldsheathcocoonsurround
   • ▪ enclose (an organ or structure of the body) in a tough sheath or membrane: "pancreatic tumours are encapsulated in a densely packed thicket of proteins and cells"
   • 3. enclose (a message or signal) in a set of codes that allow transfer across networks: "data requested is encapsulated and can be manipulated"
   • ▪ provide an interface for (a piece of software or hardware) to allow or simplify access for the user: "third-party vendors can encapsulate their tools to run with this software backplane"

   Word Origin late 19th century (also as incapsulate): from en-1, in-2 ‘into’ + Latin capsula (see capsule).

   Scrabble Points: 15

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › encapsulateENCAPSULATE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   ENCAPSULATE definition: 1. to express or show the most important facts about something: 2. to express or show the most…. Learn more.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › encapsulateEncapsulate Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of ENCAPSULATE is to enclose in or as if in a capsule. How to use encapsulate in a sentence. Did you know?

4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › encapsulateEncapsulate - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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   To encapsulate something is to sum it up in shorter form — to summarize something. When you see the word encapsulate, think about trying to put your comic book collection inside one tiny capsule — all of them wouldn't fit, so you'd have to pick out just your favorites or the most valuable ones.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › encapsulateENCAPSULATE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   ENCAPSULATE meaning: 1. to express or show the most important facts about something: 2. to express or show the most…. Learn more.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › encapsulateENCAPSULATE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   To encapsulate particular facts or ideas means to represent all their most important aspects in a very small space or in a single object or event. The President's greatest strength was his ability to encapsulate the mood and feelings of his country.

7. www.britannica.com › dictionary › encapsulateEncapsulate Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   ENCAPSULATE meaning: 1 : to show or express the main idea or quality of (something) in a brief way; 2 : to completely cover (something) especially so that it will not touch anything else.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › encapsulateEncapsulate - definition of encapsulate by The Free Dictionary

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   1. To encase in or as if in a capsule. 2. To express in a brief summary; epitomize: headlines that encapsulate the news. v.intr. To become encapsulated. en·cap′su·la′tion n. en·cap′su·la′tor n. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.