broad in scope or content; across-the-board pay increases; an all-embracing definition; blanket sanctions against human-rights violators; an invention with broad applications; a panoptic study of Soviet nationality- T.G.Winner; granted him wide powers

[ Syn: across-the-board , all-embracing , all-encompassing , all-inclusive , blanket , broad , extensive , panoptic , wide ]

closely encircling; encompassing mountain ranges; the surrounding countryside

[ Syn: surrounding , circumferent ]