encompasing

Encompasing is not a standard English word. It is most commonly encountered as a misspelling of encompassing, the present participle of the verb encompass. Because it is not recognized as a separate term by major dictionaries, it is generally treated as a typographical error or rare nonce formation.

If used, the intended meaning would be to denote the act of surrounding, including, or broadly covering something. The correct form for this sense is "encompassing," used as a participle adjective or a gerund. As a result, "encompasing" is not standard and its semantic range overlaps with "encompassing" when readers infer the intended word.

In formal and most professional writing, readers should avoid "encompasing" and use "encompassing" instead. When encountered in text, corrections or editorial notes typically replace it with "encompassing." Some writers may employ the misspelling deliberately as a stylistic choice, but this is uncommon and can impede clarity.

Related terms include encompass (the base verb) and encompassing (present participle/adjective). In practice, "encompassing" conveys the intended sense more clearly. Example: The report provides an encompassing overview of the topic.