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What does encapsulate mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word encapsulate? Here's what it means.

Verb
  1. (transitive) To enclose something as if in a capsule.
  2. (transitive) To epitomize something by expressing it as a brief summary.
  3. (software, object-oriented programming) To enclose objects in a common interface in a way that makes them interchangeable, and guards their states from invalid changes.
  4. (networking) To enclose data in packets that can be transmitted using a given protocol.
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Recently, scientists have been able to encapsulate pharmaceutical-grade olive oil in a blend with vitamins, minerals and herbals.
Probably one of the most exciting aspects of dendrimers is their demonstrated capacity to encapsulate small molecules for controlled release.
To encapsulate his humanitarianism in this immensely accessible ribaldry is a triumph of serious intention within comic means.
First, encapsulate the peeling paint by applying a couple of coats of thick primer.
The floating glass divider turns up again to encapsulate a private library and two guest bedrooms.
Two shirtless boys photographed in a Bronx apartment encapsulate how Rosenthal sees the refugee experience.

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