encompassing

en·com·pass  (n-kmps)

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.

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en·compass·ment n.

Thesaurus

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" circumferent, surrounding 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"