epitome

  1. Noun.  (context, of a class of items) The embodiment or encapsulation of.
  2. Noun.  (context, of a class of items) A representative example.
  3. Noun.  (context, of a class of items) The height; the best.
  4. Noun.  (context, of a written document) A brief summary.

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