Epitomisation

/ɪˌpɪtəmaɪˈzeɪʃən/ noun

Definition

The British spelling of epitomization; the process of summarizing something or being the perfect example of something.

Etymology

From epitomise (British spelling) plus the suffix -ation. This noun describes the act or result of epitomizing something.

Kelly Says

This word shows the spelling divide between American English (-ization) and British English (-isation)—same word, just dressed differently depending on what side of the Atlantic you're on!

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