encompassing Meaning, Definition & Usage

verb include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
cover; encompass; embrace; comprehend.
- This group encompasses a wide range of people from different backgrounds
- this should cover everyone in the group
adjective satellite broad in scope or content
wide; across-the-board; broad; blanket; all-encompassing; all-inclusive; all-embracing; extensive; panoptic.
- across-the-board pay increases
- an all-embracing definition
- blanket sanctions against human-rights violators
- an invention with broad applications
- a panoptic study of Soviet nationality"- T.G.Winner
- granted him wide powers
adjective satellite closely encircling
circumferent; surrounding.
- encompassing mountain ranges
- the surrounding countryside