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
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
It was a dismissal that encapsulated the carelessness that so often costs this England team.
From BBC
In doing so, he became victim to one of the most staggering dismissals of an England batter in Test cricket, one that perfectly encapsulates the slapdash nature of their Ashes series defeat.
From BBC
Like twins separated at birth, the Vietnamese nationals’ and the Vietnamese Americans’ parallel yet separate developments can be encapsulated in various cultural artifacts.
From Salon
At the end of the first half, Dicker missed a 32-yard field goal, and weird as that was, it encapsulated what kind of start it was for the Chargers.
From Los Angeles Times
In many ways, it was a week that encapsulated the promise and peril of AI that defined the entire year.
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