encapsulate
[ en-kap-suh-leyt, -syoo- ]
/ ɛnˈkæp səˌleɪt, -syʊ- /
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verb (used with object), en·cap·su·lat·ed, en·cap·su·lat·ing.
to place in or as if in a capsule.
to summarize or condense.
verb (used without object), en·cap·su·lat·ed, en·cap·su·lat·ing.
to become enclosed in or as if in a capsule.
Nearby words
encaenia, encage, encamp, encampment, encapsulant, encapsulate, encapsule, encarnación, encarnalize, encarpus, encase
Related forms
en·cap·su·la·tion, nounDictionary.com Unabridged
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Examples from the Web for encapsulation
RS: My encapsulation of American history: The goofy experience and the thread.
The American Prophet of Delusion: Robert Stone in Conversation|David Samuels|November 15, 2013|DAILY BEASTThe final game was an encapsulation: Federer, serving at 2-5, blows two easy backhands and an easy forehand to reach 15-40.
British Dictionary definitions for encapsulation
encapsulate
incapsulate
/ (ɪnˈkæpsjʊˌleɪt) /
verb
to enclose or be enclosed in or as if in a capsule
(tr) to sum up in a short or concise form; condense; abridge
Derived Forms
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Medicine definitions for encapsulation
encapsulate
[ ĕn-kăp′sə-lāt′ ]
v.
To form a capsule or sheath around.
To become encapsulated.
Related forms
en•cap′su•la′tion n.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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