comprehensive — English Dictionary

Adjective

1. Broadly or completely covering; including a large proportion of something.

   Related words

   comprehendcomprehensiblecomprehension

   Examples

   When there are diametrically opposing views on a big issue that concerns millions of people, doing comprehensive research just makes sense.

   Nevertheless, the comprehensive comparative analysis of pumpkin viromes across various geographic regions by NGS remains deficient.

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   So what is it that makes SBB (Swiss national railways) tick? In my humble opinion, two things. Firstly, a comprehensive and set-in-stone integrated timetable (incorporating trains, ferries, cable cars and buses, including the world-famous yellow 'post-autos'), compiled four years in advance and which gets tested twice before it becomes operational.

Noun

1. A comprehensive school.

   Usage

   • UK usage

   Examples

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   Imagine a country where children do nothing but play until they start compulsory schooling at age seven. Then, without exception, they attend comprehensives until the age of 16. Charging school fees is illegal, and so is sorting pupils into ability groups by streaming or setting.

Adjective

1. including all or everything

   Antonyms

   noncomprehensive

   Examples

   comprehensive coverage

   a comprehensive history of the revolution

   More examples (2)

   a comprehensive survey

   a comprehensive education

2. broad in scope

   Examples

   a comprehensive survey of world affairs

Noun

1. an intensive examination testing a student's proficiency in some special field of knowledge

   Synonyms

   comprehensive examinationcomp

   Broader terms

   examinationexamtest

   Examples

   she took her comps in English literature