encompassing encompassing /ɛnˈkʌmpəsɪŋ/

adjective

1. Closely encircling  ( circumferent , encompassing , surrounding )
   closely encircling
    Encompassing mountain ranges
   encompassing mountain ranges
    The surrounding countryside
   the surrounding countryside
   
2. Broad in scope or content  ( 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
   across-the-board pay increases
    An all-embracing definition
   an all-embracing definition
    Blanket sanctions against human-rights violators
   blanket sanctions against human-rights violators
    An invention with broad applications
   an invention with broad applications
    A panoptic study of Soviet nationality
   a panoptic study of Soviet nationality
    Granted him wide powers
   granted him wide powers