all-encompassing view

[/ɔːl ɪnˈkʌmpəsɪŋ vjuː/]
noun phrasepl: all-encompassing views
visão abrangente
1. A comprehensive perspective that includes or considers all relevant aspects, elements, or dimensions of a subject
The professor offered an all-encompassing view of the historical period, covering political, social, and economic factors.
O professor ofereceu uma visão abrangente do período histórico, abordando fatores políticos, sociais e econômicos.
2. A holistic understanding that does not exclude or overlook important details
To make an informed decision, we need an all-encompassing view of the market trends.
Para tomar uma decisão informada, precisamos de uma visão abrangente das tendências de mercado.
In American business and academic contexts, 'all-encompassing view' is frequently used to emphasize strategic thinking and comprehensive analysis. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'visão abrangente' is the standard equivalent and is particularly common in corporate, educational, and journalistic contexts. The concept reflects a valued approach in both cultures toward understanding complex subjects without oversimplification.
NYC Slang
the full picture / the whole nine yards
Synonyms / Sinônimos
comprehensive viewholistic perspectivecomplete overviewbroad viewpanoramic viewtotal picture
Antonyms / Antônimos
narrow viewlimited perspectivepartial viewtunnel visionone-sided view

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
visão abrangente
Standard and widely used across all regions
São Paulo
visão completa/integral
Sometimes used in business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
visão de conjunto
Alternative phrasing commonly used
Portugal
perspectiva abrangente/englobante
Portuguese tends to use 'perspectiva' more frequently than 'visão'

Related Words

perspectiveoutlookunderstandingencompasscomprehensiveholistic

Related Idioms & Phrases

see the big picture
get the whole picture
take a bird's eye view
look at the whole spectrum
get the full scope
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