encapsulation
noun/ɪnˌkæpsəˈleɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #18,509 most common English word
Meaning
The process of enclosing or summarizing something within a contained unit.
Example sentence
The engineer praised the encapsulation of complex logic into a single, easy-to-use module.
Synonyms & related words
- containment
- packaging
- wrapping
- summarization
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