1. summarize the most important facts or ideas of something
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encapsulates the main aims of the project, encapsulates our core values
To 'encapsulate' something means to express its main idea, theme, or quality in a brief and clear way. It is essentially a quick summary that captures the essence of something. A good way to remember how to use this word is to think of having to fit something into a capsule. To make it fit you would have to condense it down to its most important parts. 'Encapsulate' can be used in a social or professional context, but because the word is quite formal it is more likely to be heard in a business environment rather than in everyday conversation. Phrases with a similar meaning include 'to sum up,' and 'boil(s) down to.'