Encompassing Meaning

There are 2 meaning(s) for word Encompassing

Meaning 1 : closely encircling

    Example : encompassing mountain ranges

    Synonyms : circumferent,  surrounding
Meaning 2 : broad in scope or content

    Synonyms : across-the-board,  all-embracing,  all-encompassing,  all-inclusive,  blanket,  broad,  extensive,  panoptic,  wide