/ ɪnˈkʌmpəs; NAmE / verb [ vn ] ( formal )
1.
to include a large number or range of things :
The job encompasses a wide range of responsibilities.
The group encompasses all ages.
2.
to surround or cover sth completely :
The fog soon encompassed the whole valley.
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WORD ORIGIN
Middle English (formerly also as incompass ): from en- , in- within + compass .