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encompass in German

encompass in German is umfassen, umgeben, umschließen — encompass means to include a wide range of things as part of a single whole.

encompass in German

umfassen
verb
(transitive) To form a circle around; to encircle.
umgeben
verb
(transitive) To form a circle around; to encircle.
umschließen
verb
(transitive) To form a circle around; to encircle.
umfassen
verb
(transitive) To include within its scope; to circumscribe or go round so as to surround; to enclose; to contain.
beinhalten
verb
(transitive) To include within its scope; to circumscribe or go round so as to surround; to enclose; to contain.
einschließen
verb
(transitive) To include within its scope; to circumscribe or go round so as to surround; to enclose; to contain.
abdecken
verb
(transitive) To include within its scope; to circumscribe or go round so as to surround; to enclose; to contain.
enthalten
verb
(transitive) To include within its scope; to circumscribe or go round so as to surround; to enclose; to contain.
umfassen
verb
(transitive) To include completely; to describe fully or comprehensively.
beinhalten
verb
(transitive) To include completely; to describe fully or comprehensively.
abdecken
verb
(transitive) To include completely; to describe fully or comprehensively.

What does "encompass" mean?

  1. verb To include a wide range of things as part of a single whole.
    "The role encompasses everything from budgeting to hiring."
  2. verb To surround or enclose something completely.
    "A high stone wall encompasses the entire garden."
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encompass in a sentence

  • The role encompasses everything from budgeting to hiring.
  • Her research encompasses both medieval and early modern law.
  • A high stone wall encompasses the entire garden.

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What is "encompass" in German?

"encompass" in German is umfassen, umgeben, umschließen. encompass means: To include a wide range of things as part of a single whole.

How do you use "encompass" in a sentence?

Example: "The role encompasses everything from budgeting to hiring." In German, "encompass" is umfassen, umgeben, umschließen.

Are there other ways to say "encompass" in German?

Yes — German has 7 translations listed for "encompass": umfassen, umgeben, umschließen, beinhalten, einschließen, abdecken.

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