e|pit|o|mize

e|pit|o|mize
e|pit|o|mize «ih PIHT uh myz», transitive verb, -mized, -miz|ing.
1. to make a summary of: »

to epitomize a long report.

SYNONYM(S): abridge, condense.
2. Figurative. to be typical or representative of: »

Galahad and Lancelot epitomize the knighthood of ancient Britain. Helen Keller epitomizes the human ability to overcome handicaps. John Finley epitomized the sensible attitudes for oldsters to take by his witty motto, “Nothing succeeds like successors” (Harper's).

3. to contain in a brief form: »

His problems epitomize the problems of the entire neighborhood.

SYNONYM(S): concentrate.
e|pit´o|miz´er, noun.

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