less common variant of all-around

1
: considered in or encompassing all aspects : comprehensive
the best all-around performance so far
2
: competent in many fields
an all-around performer
3
: having general utility or merit
an all-around tool

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His all-round game is now beginning to match his proficiency in front of goal, which has brought four goals in his last three games. Steve Madeley, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025 Here are the report’s key findings: Pixel 10 Pro: will include the best sensors for superior all-round image quality. Pixel 10: tipped to gain a telephoto lens, but with lower-quality sensors all round. Paul Monckton, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025 But the Browns will go with the prospect who could be the best all-round player in this draft class. 3). Fox News Staff, FOXNews.com, 4 Apr. 2025 Given to the defenseman who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest all-round ability in the position. Dom Luszczyszyn, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for all-round

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“All-round.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/all-round. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.

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all-round

variant of all-around

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