en·com·pass ( n-k m p s)tr.v. en·com·passed, en·com·pass·ing, en·com·pass·es 1. To form a circle or ring around; surround. See Synonyms at surround. 2. To enclose; envelop. 3. To constitute or include: a survey that encompassed a wide range of participants. 4. To accomplish; achieve. en·com pass·ment n. |
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| Adj. | 1. |  encompassing - 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"across-the-board, all-embracing, all-encompassing, all-inclusive, blanket, broad, extensive, panoptic, wide comprehensive - including all or everything; "comprehensive coverage"; "a comprehensive history of the revolution"; "a comprehensive survey"; "a comprehensive education" |
| 2. | encompassing - closely encircling; "encompassing mountain ranges"; "the surrounding countryside" close - at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other; "close to noon"; "how close are we to town?"; "a close formation of ships" |
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