comprehensive
adjective
com·pre·hen·sive
ˌkäm-pri-ˈhen(t)-siv 
-prē-
1
: covering completely or broadly : inclusive
comprehensive examinations
comprehensive insurance
2
: having or exhibiting wide mental grasp
comprehensive knowledge
comprehensively
adverb
comprehensiveness
noun
Synonyms
Examples of comprehensive in a Sentence
Natalie's every move was photographed, a documentation of a happy childhood as comprehensive as it was false.
—
John Gregory Dunne, New York Review of Books, 15 Jan. 2004
Inevitably, though, in so comprehensive an account, some important events and themes are cursorily checked off …
—Isabel Fonseca, Times Literary Supplement, 29 Jan. 1993
Walcott proceeded to misinterpret these fossils in a comprehensive and thoroughly consistent manner …
—Stephen Jay Gould, Wonderful Life, 1989
a comprehensive overview of European history since the French Revolution
a comprehensive listing of all the paintings generally attributed to the Dutch artist Rembrandt
John Gregory Dunne, New York Review of Books, 15 Jan. 2004
Inevitably, though, in so comprehensive an account, some important events and themes are cursorily checked off …
—Isabel Fonseca, Times Literary Supplement, 29 Jan. 1993
Walcott proceeded to misinterpret these fossils in a comprehensive and thoroughly consistent manner …
—Stephen Jay Gould, Wonderful Life, 1989
a comprehensive overview of European history since the French Revolution
a comprehensive listing of all the paintings generally attributed to the Dutch artist Rembrandt
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There is also little doubt those comprehensive plans went up in flames.
—Josh Klein, New York Daily News, 9 Feb. 2025
The top 25 airlines all meet a list of specific requirements, such as providing a comprehensive full-service experience, and having an economy seat pitch of a minimum of 31 inches.
—Tamara Hardingham-Gill, CNN, 9 Feb. 2025
Their 2024 performance in the Cup Series averaged a 19.5 finish, pushing them toward a comprehensive restructuring effort.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 8 Feb. 2025
The goal of additional study on the effects removal of the dam would have on the river and surrounding area is to provide comprehensive information for the city.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2025
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Josh Klein, New York Daily News, 9 Feb. 2025
The top 25 airlines all meet a list of specific requirements, such as providing a comprehensive full-service experience, and having an economy seat pitch of a minimum of 31 inches.
—Tamara Hardingham-Gill, CNN, 9 Feb. 2025
Their 2024 performance in the Cup Series averaged a 19.5 finish, pushing them toward a comprehensive restructuring effort.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 8 Feb. 2025
The goal of additional study on the effects removal of the dam would have on the river and surrounding area is to provide comprehensive information for the city.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2025
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“Comprehensive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/comprehensive. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.
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comprehensive
adjective
com·pre·hen·sive
ˌkäm-pri-ˈhen(t)-siv
: including much or all : full
a comprehensive course of study
a comprehensive list
comprehensiveness
noun
Legal Definition
comprehensive
adjective
com·pre·hen·sive
ˌkäm-pri-ˈhen-siv
: covering completely or broadly
a comprehensive insurance policy
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