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.
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British Dictionary definitions for encapsulate
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 of encapsulate
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Medical definitions for encapsulate
encapsulate
[ ĕn-kăp′sə-lāt′ ]
v.
To form a capsule or sheath around.
To become encapsulated.
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