To include a wide range of things or ideas within a single category or topic.
“The new curriculum encompasses subjects ranging from digital literacy to financial planning.”
“The renovation project encompasses the library, gymnasium, and outdoor courtyard.”
In Part 3 informational articles, "encompass" is often used when summarizing the scope of a program, policy, or plan, which is helpful for questions asking what a paragraph covers overall. Since Part 3 tests your ability to match broad summary statements to specific paragraphs, this word signals that a comprehensive list or range is being described. Look for it near the topic sentence of a paragraph.
Synonyms: include, cover, comprise