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1. (adj) panopticpanoptical
including everything visible in one view
"a panoptic aerial photograph of the missile base"; "a panoptic stain used in microscopy"

2. (adj) across-the-boardall-embracingall-encompassingall-inclusiveblanket(a)broadencompassingextensivepanopticwide
broad in scope or content
"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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