Definition of encompass Encompass
/ɛnkʌˈmpʌs/ - [enkumpus] - en•com•pass
We found 14 definitions of encompass from 7 different sources.
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What does encompass mean?
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| encompass - include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory; "This group encompasses a wide range of people from different backgrounds"; "this should cover everyone in the group" | ||
| embrace, comprehend, cover | ||
| include add as part of something else; put in as part of a set, group, or category; "We must include this chemical element in the group" | ||
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Wiktionary 
- encompass (Verb)
To form a circle around; to encircle. - encompass (Verb)
To include within its scope; to circumscribe or go round so as to surround; to enclose; to contain. - encompass (Verb)
To include completely; to describe fully or comprehensively. - encompass (Verb)
To go around, especially, to circumnavigate.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- encompass (v. t.)
To circumscribe or go round so as to surround closely; to encircle; to inclose; to environ; as, a ring encompasses the finger; an army encompasses a city; a voyage encompassing the world.
OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω
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encompass
To form a circle around. -
encompass
To include within its scope; to go round so as to surround. -
encompass
To include completely; to describe fully or comprehensively. -
encompass
To travel completely around somewhere or something. -
encompass
To include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory.
Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕
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encompass
en-kum′pas, v.t. to surround or enclose: (obs.) to go round.—n. Encom′passment
Military DictionaryMilitary Dictionary and Gazetteer 💥
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encompass
To describe a circle about; to go around; to encircle; to inclose; to environ; as, an army encompasses a city; a ship’s voyage encompasses the world.
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🔤- encompass, verb, present, 1st person singular of encompass (infinitive).
- encompass, verb (infinitive).
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