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comprehensive

or completely covering; including a large proportion of something.

ˌkɒm.pɹɪˈhɛn.sɪvCurrent144 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 27, 2026UK

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.
Origin: Borrowed from late , from , from. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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#2·Apr 27, 2026UK

(British) A comprehensive school.

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