(transitive) To include within its scope; to circumscribe or go round so as to surround; to enclose; to contain.
Used in a Sentence
encompasses
Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for encompasses.
Editorial note
Machine learning proper encompasses a swath of applied statistical techniques, of which deep learning is only one.
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Definitions4
Parts of speech1
Quick take
(transitive) To include within its scope; to circumscribe or go round so as to surround; to enclose; to contain.
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of encompasses gathered in one view.
(transitive) To include completely; to describe fully or comprehensively.
(transitive) To form a circle around; to encircle.
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for encompasses.
verb
(transitive) To include within its scope; to circumscribe or go round so as to surround; to enclose; to contain.
verb
(transitive) To include completely; to describe fully or comprehensively.
verb
(transitive) To form a circle around; to encircle.
verb
(transitive) To go around, especially, to circumnavigate.
Example sentences
Machine learning proper encompasses a swath of applied statistical techniques, of which deep learning is only one.
The spec is fairly obscure about thisArg vs [[BoundThis]] and a full understanding encompasses not only a half-dozen user and internal functions, but also requires the reading about environments.
This surely encompasses influencing the messages that reach targeted populations overseas in furtherance of certain strategic aims.
It says, in part, [R]esearch using human subjects encompasses a broader range of research than many investigators...
I think that the parent is talking about how much power Google has over mail delivery within its own system, which encompasses a larger number of people.
We would need a verb that encompasses general infringement of laws that isn't trademarked.
There is no generally used word in Polish that encompasses all three terms.
Can you create a search term that encompasses all of your interests?
But Fairfax County is pretty large: it encompasses Annandale, Springfield, and Centreville.
Dynamically typed languages can be understood as having only one type, so it's in a sense a type system that encompasses all the other type systems.
Computer Science encompasses so many things, and the things you're fed up about (elitism in the community) make up just a small part of the territory.
The Kuiper belt encompasses a ridiculously large volume of space.
Quote examples
Same reason my 550lb glider and a 100-ton B-52 are both "airplanes." It's a general word that encompasses a lot.
You can probably make an argument that "you have to get good ratings" encompasses all sorts of informal but well-understood job requirements.
If our standard for "non-technical" encompasses people like Adria (not Adrianna) and Shanley, I don't see how ESR avoids that.
I also probably disagree with your characterization of the people defending the researchers (but who knows what your definition of "leftists" encompasses).
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use encompasses in a sentence?
Machine learning proper encompasses a swath of applied statistical techniques, of which deep learning is only one.
What does encompasses mean?
(transitive) To include within its scope; to circumscribe or go round so as to surround; to enclose; to contain.
What part of speech is encompasses?
encompasses is commonly used as verb.