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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).

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishENCAPSULATE | 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.

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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.

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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?

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishENCAPSULATE 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.

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   ENCAPSULATION definition: 1. the process of expressing or showing the most important facts about something: 2. the process…. Learn more.

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   To encapsulate literally means to place in a capsule or as if in a capsule, such as a dose of medicine placed inside a gelatinous case. Example: This interview really encapsulates the feelings that most of our patients have toward the new treatment.

8. 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.

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

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   en·cap·su·late. (ĕn-kăp′sə-lāt′) v. en·cap·su·lat·ed, en·cap·su·lat·ing, en·cap·su·lates. v.tr. 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.

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionencapsulate verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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    encapsulate something (in something) to express the most important parts of something in a few words, a small space or a single object synonym sum up. The poem encapsulates many of the central themes of her writing.

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    encapsulate meaning, definition, what is encapsulate: to express or show something in a short ...: Learn more.