encompasses
v. B2 Upper Intermediate US //ɛnˈkəmpəsəz// UK //ɛnkˈʌmpəsɪz// en·com·pass·es
v. to include a wide range of different things or ideas. You use this when one thing covers or contains many parts.
v. to include or contain a broad range of elements, ideas, or subjects. Often implies a comprehensive or all-reaching scope.
The new law encompasses many different environmental issues.
The festival program encompasses everything from classical music to modern street art performances.
A truly global strategy encompasses not only market expansion but also cultural sensitivity and local community engagement across every continent.
Usage
The verb is transitive and requires a direct object; it is frequently used in academic and professional writing to describe scope.