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capsulize

American  
[kap-suh-lahyz, -syoo-] / ˈkæp səˌlaɪz, -syʊ- /
especially British, capsulise

verb (used with object)

capsulized, capsulizing
  1. to summarize or make very concise; capsule.


capsulize British  
/ ˈkæpsjʊˌlaɪz /

verb

  1. to state (information) in a highly condensed form

  2. to enclose in a capsule

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Other Word Forms

  • capsulization noun

Etymology

Origin of capsulize

First recorded in 1945–50; capsule + -ize

Example Sentences

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Those sessions are capsulized in “Notes to John,” journal-like entries that were addressed to Didion’s husband, who was mostly absent from the appointments.

From Los Angeles Times

Newsom’s administration came up with a shorthand acronym to capsulize key elements of its new approach: SMARTER.

From Seattle Times

A capsulized look at the Los Angeles Times’ All-Star boys’ basketball team:

From Los Angeles Times

A capsulized look at the top CIF state championship bowl games this weekend:

From Los Angeles Times

Here is a capsulized look at each member of the class:

From Los Angeles Times