— epitomization , n. — epitomizer , n.
/i pit"euh muyz'/ , v.t., epitomized, epitomizing .
1. to contain or represent in small compass; serve as a typical example of; typify: This meadow epitomizes the beauty of the whole area.
2. to make an epitome of: to epitomize an argument.
Also, esp. Brit., epitomise .
[ 1590-1600; EPITOM(E) + -IZE ]