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in-KAPS-yool-ayt/ɪnˈkæpsjuleɪt/

To encapsulate is to express the essential features of something in a short form; also to enclose: encapsulate the finding, encapsulate the sample. Summarise is everyday; a slogan is not an occupancy certificate.

Meaning

To express the essential features of something in a short form; also to enclose.

Examples

• “A slogan does not encapsulate the occupancy cap; cite the certificate.”
• “Summarise is everyday. Distil is the close twin. A slogan is comms. A number on a certificate is the rule. Cite the number; then write the slogan if it still matches the cap.”

Good to know

Sum up the essentials (also: enclose). Everyday: summarise. A slogan ≠ a certificate.

Near in meaning

summarise, distil, capture

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