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ENCOMPASSING

(adj.sat, verb)
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There are 6 meanings of the word Encompassing.

Encompassing - as an adjective satellite

Broad in scope or content

Example: "Across-the-board pay increases"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
across-the-boardall-embracingall-encompassingall-inclusiveblanket13broad8extensive19panoptic14wide8

Closely encircling

Example: "Encompassing mountain ranges"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
circumferentsurrounding13

Encompassing - as a verb

To form a circle around; to encircle.

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

To include completely; to describe fully or comprehensively.

Example: "This book on english grammar encompasses all irregular verbs."

To go around, especially, to circumnavigate.

Example: "Drake encompassed the globe."

Example Sentences

"The study conducted an encompassing analysis of the effects of climate change on the ecosystem."
"The artist's encompassing mural covered an entire wall of the museum."
"Their new business strategy takes an encompassing approach to target different customer segments."
"The novel provides an encompassing portrayal of life in a small rural town."
"Her speech was an encompassing tribute to all the hardworking individuals in the organization."
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Word Game Points

Is ENCOMPASSING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, encompassing is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ENCOMPASSING has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.

Is ENCOMPASSING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, encompassing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ENCOMPASSING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 25.

Is ENCOMPASSING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, encompassing is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ENCOMPASSING has a WORDFEUD points total of 22.

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