panoptic - Meaning in Punjabi

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panoptic - Meaning in Punjabi

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Definitions and Meaning of panoptic in English

panoptic adjective

1. broad in scope or content

   Synonyms

   across-the-board, all-embracing, all-encompassing, all-inclusive, blanket, broad, broad, encompassing, extensive, wide

   Examples

   • "a panoptic study of Soviet nationality"
   • "across-the-board pay increases"
   • "an all-embracing definition"
   • "an invention with broad applications"
   • "blanket sanctions against human-rights violators"
   • "granted him wide powers"
2. including everything visible in one view

   Synonyms

   panoptical

   Examples

   • "a panoptic aerial photograph of the missile base"
   • "a panoptic stain used in microscopy"

Description

The panopticon is a design of institutional building with an inbuilt system of control, originated by the English philosopher and social theorist Jeremy Bentham in the 18th century. The concept is to allow all prisoners of an institution to be observed by a single corrections officer, without the inmates knowing whether or not they are being watched.

Also see "Panopticon" on Wikipedia

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