encompassing

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

(adj) broad in scope or content. Synonyms: across-the-board, all-embracing, all-encompassing, all-inclusive, blanket(prenominal), broad, extensive, panoptic, wide. Examples: "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."

(adj) closely encircling. Synonyms: encompassing(prenominal), surrounding(prenominal), circumferent. Examples: "Encompassing mountain ranges." "The surrounding countryside."