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encapsulation - In object-oriented programming, data can be encapsulated in an object, which means all access to the data and manipulation of the data occurs through the object`s methods. Legacy software or data can be encapsulated by giving it an interface that is compatible with object software.
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Source: Open Geospatial Consortium, 13 June 2011 07:36:01, http://www.opengeospatial.org/ogc/glossary
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