as in summary
a short statement of the main points
didn't have time to read the full news article, just the encapsulation on the second page
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Recent Examples of encapsulation
The team developed a multi-stage encapsulation process to protect the device and the eye.
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Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 29 Apr. 2026
There’s something vile, yet attractive about the film, an encapsulation of the fact that people and the internet are downright weird.
—Richard Newby, HollywoodReporter, 27 Apr. 2026
It’s made from a sweat-wicking, breathable material and pairs effortlessly with exercise pants or more elevated bottoms—the perfect encapsulation of the return of Y2K activewear.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
Apple also reportedly plans to use Samsung COE (Color Filter on Encapsulation) instead of its regular polarizer layer film in its OLED, comparing the color filter directly to what is called the encapsulation layer of the display.
—Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 25 Apr. 2026
Released at the height of the Osmonds’ fame, The Plan was an encapsulation of the Osmond family’s faith and philosophy (the album’s title is a nod to the Mormon concept of the Plan of Salvation).
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 21 Apr. 2026
But putting all that effort toward something that’s not real weighs on him, and Isaac’s taut encapsulation of misery compliments a series that feeds on tension.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026
Jeremiah, without skipping a beat, offered a perfect encapsulation of how the rest of the league views Cincinnati on draft weekend.
—Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
The narrative arc of Smart House, then, is an encapsulation of smart as a process of bringing the conditions for everyday AI into alignment.
—Literary Hub, 2 Apr. 2026
Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 29 Apr. 2026
There’s something vile, yet attractive about the film, an encapsulation of the fact that people and the internet are downright weird.
—Richard Newby, HollywoodReporter, 27 Apr. 2026
It’s made from a sweat-wicking, breathable material and pairs effortlessly with exercise pants or more elevated bottoms—the perfect encapsulation of the return of Y2K activewear.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
Apple also reportedly plans to use Samsung COE (Color Filter on Encapsulation) instead of its regular polarizer layer film in its OLED, comparing the color filter directly to what is called the encapsulation layer of the display.
—Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 25 Apr. 2026
Released at the height of the Osmonds’ fame, The Plan was an encapsulation of the Osmond family’s faith and philosophy (the album’s title is a nod to the Mormon concept of the Plan of Salvation).
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 21 Apr. 2026
But putting all that effort toward something that’s not real weighs on him, and Isaac’s taut encapsulation of misery compliments a series that feeds on tension.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026
Jeremiah, without skipping a beat, offered a perfect encapsulation of how the rest of the league views Cincinnati on draft weekend.
—Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
The narrative arc of Smart House, then, is an encapsulation of smart as a process of bringing the conditions for everyday AI into alignment.
—Literary Hub, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for encapsulation
Noun
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The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists.—
Chadd Cripe. Produced with AI assistance,
Idaho Statesman,
25 Apr. 2026
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Structure information summary Most structures in this region are resistant to earthquake shaking, though vulnerable structures exist.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Set the scene The faint outline of distant mountains shapes a far-off horizon, where the spluttering of racing 4x4s belongs to another world.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
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Herd is currently laying out the outline of the flag on the ground.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Encapsulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encapsulation. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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