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

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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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   Encapsulate definition: to place in or as if in a capsule. . See examples of ENCAPSULATE used in a sentence.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishENCAPSULATE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   2 meanings: 1. to enclose or be enclosed in or as if in a capsule 2. to sum up in a short or concise form; condense; abridge.... Click for more definitions.

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   encapsulate: 1 v enclose in a capsule or other small container Type of: close in , enclose , inclose , shut in surround completely v put in a short or concise form; reduce in volume Synonyms: capsule , capsulise , capsulize Type of: concentrate , condense , digest make more concise

8. 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.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishENCAPSULATION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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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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    Present Perfect Continuous; I have been encapsulating: you have been encapsulating: he/she/it has been encapsulating: we have been encapsulating: you have been encapsulating

11. 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