encompassment UK
ɪnˈkʌmpəsmənt
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Definition of encompassment - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
scopeRareUKscope or range of somethingRareUK
  • The encompassment of this study includes both early and modern history..
extent range
2.
enclosureRareUKact of surrounding something completelyRareUK
  • The encompassment of the castle was strategic.
encirclement enclosure
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Origin of encompassment

Latin, in (in) + compassus (circle)

Examples of encompassment in a sentence

  • Her role's encompassment covers various departments.
  • The encompassment of the garden took all day.
  • Encompassment of the area was completed by noon.

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  1. French:envergure, enveloppement, ...
  2. German:Umfang, Umzingelung, ...
  3. Italian:ambito, accerchiamento, ...
  4. Spanish:alcance, cerco, ...
  5. Portuguese:âmbito, cercamento, ...
  6. Chinese:范围, 包围, ...
  7. Japanese:範囲, 囲い込み, ...
  8. Arabic:نِطاق, إِحاطَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:הֶיקֵף, הַקָּפָה, ...
  10. Russian:объем, окружение, ...
  11. Ukrainian:обсяг, оточення, ...
  12. Hindi:दायरा, घेराबंदी, ...
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