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UK
/ɛnkˈʌmpəs/
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[ US /ɛnˈkəmpəs/ ]
[ US /ɛnˈkəmpəs/ ]
VERB
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include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
this should cover everyone in the group
This group encompasses a wide range of people from different backgrounds
How To Use encompass In A Sentence
- According to CAF, the Museum precinct will essentially encompass the buildings, hangars and aprons on the airfield side of Williams Road.
- Although the World Cup is all encompassing at the moment, when it comes to sport there is no more spine-tingling moment than when 65,000 fans at Murrayfield sing ‘Flower of Scotland’.
- Ten years ago he was a Dundee University drop out whose career encompassed labouring, recruitment consultancy and a rock band.
- Egypt, was meant to encompass the whole world of learning. Times, Sunday Times
- The space radiation environment encompasses a broad spectrum of radiation ranging from infra-red to galactic cosmic radiation.
- After all, the Divine is an all-encompassing entity.
- You know how sometimes SF/Fantasy is referred to as "speculative fiction", in an attempt to encompass all types of non-realistic fiction, and also to avoid the stigma of genrefication?
- The designer goods are in there, but they must be ferreted out of mass quantities stacked on undifferentiated shelves in an encompassing sprawl.
- Their blossoms encompass nearly the entire color spectrum and blooming times range from early spring to fall, depending on the variety.
- Biomet's product portfolio encompasses reconstructive products, including orthopedic joint replacement devices, bone cements and accessories, autologous therapies and dental reconstructive implants; fixation products, including electrical bone growth stimulators, internal and external orthopedic fixation devices, craniomaxillofacial implants and bone substitute materials; spinal products, including spinal stimulation devices, spinal hardware and orthobiologics; and other products, such as arthroscopy products and softgoods and bracing products. Business Wire Travel News