comprehensive
/ˌkɒm.pɹɪˈhɛn.sɪv/
noun
🇬🇧 UK
/ˌkɒm.pɹɪˈhɛn.sɪv/
🇺🇸 US
/ˌkɑːm.pɹəˈhɛn.sɪv/
Meaning
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Meaning 1 · noun
A comprehensive school.
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Meaning 2 · adjective
Broadly or completely covering; including a large proportion of something.
“When there are diametrically opposing views on a big issue that concerns millions of people, doing comprehensive research just makes sense.”
How this word is used
- Everyday “When there are diametrically opposing views on a big issue that concerns millions of people, doing comprehensive research just makes sense.”
- Academic “In academic writing, “comprehensive” can carry a precise technical sense.”
- Business “In business contexts, “comprehensive” should be used only when the meaning is unambiguous.”
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