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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Noun
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The event is expected to attract more than 1.2 million fans and tourists, according to an economic impact summary released by the NYNJ Host Committee—the local body organizing the games—Bloomberg reported.—
India Brown,
Robb Report,
22 July 2025 -
Here's a summary: Tencent leads with 52 apps compatible.—
Vivian Toh,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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The Journal reported that Trump's note featured typewritten text surrounded by the outline of a naked woman, complete with Trump's signature below the woman's waist, which appeared to mimic pubic hair.—
Sonam Sheth,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 July 2025
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Its edges are gently rounded, without the hard contrast-y outline of the macOS pointer.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
24 July 2025
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“Encapsulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encapsulation. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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