encapsulate
Americanverb (used with object)
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to place in or as if in a capsule.
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to summarize or condense.
verb (used without object)
verb
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to enclose or be enclosed in or as if in a capsule
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(tr) to sum up in a short or concise form; condense; abridge
Usage
What does encapsulate mean? To encapsulate figuratively means to summarize or condense, as in Rhia encapsulated the three-hour lecture into a 20-minute video.When you encapsulate something, you can still see the clear vision of what is being summarized but in a shorter time or with less effort. Movie trailers should encapsulate the movie (without giving away the ending, thank you very much). And when you use multiple skills to create something, such as a product, you could that product encapsulates your talents.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.
Other Word Forms
- encapsulation noun
Etymology
Origin of encapsulate
Example Sentences
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But they did produce fascinating scenes reminiscent of a bygone era, encapsulating the essence and charm of the FA Cup's history.
From BBC
This ethos is encapsulated in one of her favorite posters, which declares: “Blessed are the queers cooking each other’s meals.”
From Los Angeles Times
The creative team decided early on that a wedding ceremony would perfectly encapsulate “love, joy, connection and family,” that spans across all communities — the exact tenets that the performance centered on, Cuddeford said.
From Los Angeles Times
Her trajectory from New York Times opinion editor to Substack entrepreneur to apparent kingmaker within a legacy media institution perfectly encapsulates how we have confused platform with expertise and audience with authority.
From Salon
In one respect, that’s the whole of the movie encapsulated, as we encounter a family of five living in the wake of a separation.
From Los Angeles Times
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