What does "encompassing" mean?

present participle and gerund of encompass

Encompassing

Common synonyms include: across-the-board, all-embracing, all-encompassing, all-inclusive, ambient, around.

verb

verb ·4 syllables ·Moderate ·College level

Verb

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present participle and gerund of encompass form-of, gerund, participle, present

Adjective

"Artificial intelligence is a broad field encompassing numerous technologies and applications."