Meaning of the word encapsulate in English

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encapsulate

US /ɪnˈkæp.sjə.leɪt/
UK /ɪnˈkæp.sjə.leɪt/
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Verb

1.

to express the most important parts of something in a short and clear form

Example:
The final chapter encapsulates the main arguments of the book.
It was difficult to encapsulate the story in a single sentence.
2.

to enclose something in or as if in a capsule

Example:
The medicine is encapsulated in a gelatin shell.
The seeds are encapsulated to protect them from moisture.
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