Overview of verb encompass

The verb encompass has 1 sense

• embrace, encompass, comprehend, cover -- (include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory; "This group encompasses a wide range of people from different backgrounds"; "this should cover everyone in the group")

Overview of adj encompassing

The adj encompassing has 2 senses

• across-the-board, all-embracing, all-encompassing, all-inclusive, blanket, broad, encompassing, extensive, panoptic, wide -- (broad in scope or content; "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")


• encompassing, surrounding, circumferent -- (closely encircling; "encompassing mountain ranges"; "the surrounding countryside")