Definitions

1. noun

A small container, typically made of plastic or metal, used for storing or carrying small objects, especially a protective or sealed container for medical use.

“The astronauts carried a capsule of oxygen with them during the spacewalk.”

2. noun

A small, self-contained unit of information, such as a segment of a television program or a unit of a video game.

“The TV show was divided into several capsules, each about 10 minutes long.”

3. noun

A small, sealed container for an animal or plant, used in scientific research or breeding.

“The biologist kept a capsule of bacteria in the incubator.”

4. verb

To enclose or surround something in a capsule or similar container.

“The device will capsule the chip in a protective coating.”

5. verb

To provide a summary or overview of something, especially a complex topic.

“The teacher asked the students to capsule the main points of the chapter.”

6. verb

To enclose or surround something in a protective or safe environment, especially in a virtual or online context.

“The game will capsule the player in a virtual world.”