encompassing

verb

  1. 1

    To form a circle around; to encircle.

  2. 2

    To include within its scope; to circumscribe or go round so as to surround; to enclose; to contain.

  3. 3

    To include completely; to describe fully or comprehensively.

    This book on English grammar encompasses all irregular verbs.
  4. 4

    To go around, especially, to circumnavigate.

    Drake encompassed the globe.

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