encapsulation
[/ɪnˌkæpsjəˈleɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: encapsulations
encapsulação
1. The action of enclosing or confining something in or as if in a capsule
The encapsulation of the medicine in a gel capsule makes it easier to swallow.
A encapsulação do medicamento em uma cápsula de gel facilita a ingestão.
2. In object-oriented programming, the bundling of data and methods that operate on that data within a single unit, with controlled access to internal details
Encapsulation is a fundamental principle of object-oriented design that hides implementation details.
A encapsulação é um princípio fundamental do design orientado a objetos que oculta detalhes de implementação.
3. The process of surrounding or enclosing something completely
The encapsulation of the damaged organ preserved it for medical study.
A encapsulação do órgão danificado o preservou para estudo médico.
The term 'encapsulation' is widely used in both Brazilian and American English, particularly in software development and pharmaceutical industries. In Brazil, it's a direct loanword (encapsulação) that has become standard in technical education and professional environments. The concept is especially important in Brazilian tech hubs like São Paulo, where object-oriented programming principles are taught extensively.
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