panoptic Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. adjective satellite including everything visible in one view
   panoptical.
   
   • a panoptic aerial photograph of the missile base
   • a panoptic stain used in microscopy
2. adjective satellite broad in scope or content
   wide; across-the-board; broad; blanket; all-encompassing; encompassing; all-inclusive; all-embracing; extensive.
   
   • 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

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