Word
encompass
Meanings
to include a wide range of things within something larger
to surround or cover something completely
Definition
To encompass means to include or cover something completely.
To encompass means to contain, include, or cover something as part of a whole. It can refer to including ideas, topics, or groups within a broader category. It can also describe physically surrounding or extending around something.
Examples
- The curriculum is designed to encompass both theoretical frameworks and hands-on practice.
- Her research aims to encompass cultural, historical, and linguistic perspectives in a single analysis.
- The new policy will encompass remote workers as well as staff based on-site.
- From the hilltop, he could see the valley encompass farms, rivers, and scattered villages.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse encompass with compensate, but encompass means “include or cover,” not “make up for.”
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