encompassing in WordNet English dictionary

1. broad in scope or content
   "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"
   across-the-board  all-embracing  all-encompassing  all-inclusive  blanket  broad  encompassing  extensive  panoptic  wide 
   
2. closely encircling
   "encompassing mountain ranges"; "the surrounding countryside"
   encompassing  surrounding  circumferent