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encapsulate

Translate encapsulate | into Italian
Definition of encapsulate

verb

[with object]
  • 1enclose (something) in or as if in a capsule:the company would encapsulate the asbestos waste in concrete pellets
  • Computing enclose (a message or signal) in a set of codes which allow transfer across networks: data requested is encapsulated and can be manipulated
  • Computing provide an interface for (a piece of software or hardware) to allow or simplify access for the user: third-party vendors can encapsulate their tools to run with this software backplane
  • 2express the essential features of (something) succinctly:the conclusion is encapsulated in one sentence

Derivatives

encapsulation

Pronunciation: /-ˈleɪʃ(ə)n/
noun

Origin:

late 19th century (also as incapsulate): from en-1, in-2 'into' + Latin capsula (see capsule)

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