What is the meaning of encompassing?

verb

• Include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory.
  • usage: "This group encompasses a wide range of people from different backgrounds"; "this should cover everyone in the group"
  • synonyms: embrace, encompass, comprehend, cover

adjective

• Broad in scope or content.
  • usage: "across-the-board pay increases"; "an all-embracing definition"; "blanket sanctions against human-rights violators"; "an invention with broad applications"; "a panoptic study of Soviet nationality- T. G. Winner; "granted him wide powers"
  • synonyms: across-the-board, all-embracing, all-encompassing, all-inclusive, blanket, broad, extensive, panoptic, wide
• Closely encircling.
  • usage: "encompassing mountain ranges"; "the surrounding countryside"
  • synonyms: surrounding, circumferent