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    comprehensive
    /ˌkɒmprɪˈhɛnsɪv/

    adjective

    • 1. including or dealing with all or nearly all elements or aspects of something: "a comprehensive list of sources"
    • 2. relating to or denoting a system of secondary education in which children of all abilities from a particular area are educated in one school: British "a comprehensive school"

    noun

    • 1. a comprehensive school: British "he trained as an accountant after leaving the local comprehensive"

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  2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › comprehensiveComprehensive Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of COMPREHENSIVE is covering completely or broadly : inclusive. How to use comprehensive in a sentence.

  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCOMPREHENSIVE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    COMPREHENSIVE definition: 1. complete and including everything that is necessary: 2. Comprehensive insurance gives financial…. Learn more.

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › comprehensiveCOMPREHENSIVE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Comprehensive definition: of large scope; covering or involving much; inclusive. See examples of COMPREHENSIVE used in a sentence.

  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCOMPREHENSIVE definition | Cambridge English Dictionary

    COMPREHENSIVE meaning: 1. complete and including everything that is necessary: 2. Comprehensive insurance gives financial…. Learn more.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCOMPREHENSIVE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    of broad scope or content; including all or much. 2. (of a car insurance policy) providing protection against most risks, including third-party liability, fire, theft, and damage. 3. having the ability to understand. 4. of, relating to, or being a comprehensive school. noun. 5. short for comprehensive school.

  7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › comprehensiveComprehensive - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    When you want to describe something that includes all or most details, you can use the adjective comprehensive. If you get the comprehensive treatment at a spa, it might include massage, manicure and a facial.

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › comprehensiveComprehensive - definition of comprehensive by The Free...

    adj. 1. So large in scope or content as to include much: a comprehensive history of the revolution. 2. Marked by or showing extensive understanding: comprehensive knowledge. n. often comprehensives.

  9. www.yourdictionary.com › comprehensiveComprehensive Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

    Noun. Filter. adjective. So large in scope or content as to include much. A comprehensive history of the revolution. American Heritage. Dealing with all or many of the relevant details; including much; inclusive. A comprehensive survey. Webster's New World. Marked by or showing extensive understanding. Comprehensive knowledge. American Heritage.

  10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishcomprehensive adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

    Definition of comprehensive adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  11. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishCOMPREHENSIVE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

    COMPREHENSIVE definition: 1. including everything: 2. completely: 3. a school in Britain for students aged 11 to 18 of all…. Learn more.