VocabJLPT N1
encompassing
NounSuru VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. encompassing
  2. 2. covering (exhaustively)
This noun and する verb means to cover or include everything comprehensively, leaving nothing out. It is used when describing a source, list, or explanation that deals with a subject in its entirety.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

"I'll submit a report covering all market trends," he said.

Sentence 2

A commentary covering recent court cases has been selling well.

Sentence 3

Also, make sure your test cases cover boundary values too.

Sentence 4

My supervisor asked me to "put together a list covering all the risks."

Sentence 5

The audit team instructed us to "cover exception handling as well."