including everything visible in one view; a panoptic aerial photograph of the missile base; a panoptic stain used in microscopy
[ Syn: panoptical ]
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 , encompassing , extensive , wide ]