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encapsulate

en·cap·su·late

UK/ɪnˈkæps(j)ʊˌleɪt/ US/ɛˈnkæpsʌˌleɪt/ uncommon

verb

1.

enclose in a capsule or other small container

2.

put in a short or concise form; reduce in volume

  • “capsulize the news”
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Origin

From en- + capsule + -ate (verb-forming suffix).

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