Encompass is a Web browser for GNOME. It uses the GtkHTML engine for speed and size, making it one of the smallest and fastest browsers available. It currently has few features.

Encompass is a web browser for the Gnome Desktop Environment, using the GtkHTML engine, and the Bonobo component architecture.

To circumscribe or go round so as to surround closely; to encircle; to inclose; to environ; as, a ring encompasses the finger; an army encompasses a city; a voyage encompassing the world.

include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory; "This group encompasses a wide range of people from different backgrounds"; "this should cover everyone in the group"

Encompass, the Enterprise Computing Association, is a computer user group for business customers of Hewlett-Packard. Encompass's history begins with DECUS, founded in 1961, for customers of the Digital Equipment Corporation, which was acquired in 1998 by Compaq.

Also known as Hybrid. NOVA platform that combines the features of the Host Based program and the Terminal Based program. Enables the merchant to accept debit cards. The name of the retail software. Encompass software is available on all terminal types except Zon Jr Plus and the Hypercom. Encompass follows the Hybrid protocol

To circle or enclose.