capsulize

[ kap-suh-lahyz, -syoo- ]

verb (used with object)

, cap·sul·ized, cap·sul·iz·ing.

1. to summarize or make very concise; capsule.

capsulize

/ ˈkæpsjʊˌlaɪz /

verb

1. to state (information) in a highly condensed form
2. to enclose in a capsule

Other Words From

• capsul·i·zation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of capsulize¹

First recorded in 1945–50; capsule + -ize

Example Sentences

Newsom’s administration came up with a shorthand acronym to capsulize key elements of its new approach: SMARTER.

From Seattle Times

A capsulized look at the Los Angeles Times’ All-Star boys’ basketball team:

From Los Angeles Times

A capsulized look at the top CIF state championship bowl games this weekend:

From Los Angeles Times

Here is a capsulized look at each member of the class:

From Los Angeles Times

A capsulized look at the state basketball championship games on Saturday at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• sum up
• summarize