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comprehensive

[ kom-pri-hen-siv ]

adjective

  1. of large scope; covering or involving much; inclusive:

    a comprehensive study of world affairs.

    Synonyms: , , ,

  2. comprehending or thoroughly understanding with one's mind; having an extensive mental range or grasp, as of a particular subject or many subjects.
  3. Insurance. covering or providing broad protection against loss.


noun

  1. none comprehensives. Also called comprehensive examination. Informal, none comps. an examination of extensive coverage given to measure a student's general progress, proficiency in their major field of study, or the like.
  2. the detailed layout of an advertisement, showing placement of photographs, illustrations, copy, etc., as for presentation to a client. Compare visual ( def 7 ).

comprehensive

/ ˌɒɪˈɛԲɪ /

adjective

  1. 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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˌdzˈԲ, adverb
  • ˌdzˈԲԱ, noun
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Other yvlog Forms

  • dzp·s· adverb
  • dzp·s·Ա noun
  • ԴDzcdz··s adjective
  • ԴDzcdz··s·ly adverb
  • ԴDzcdz··s·ness noun
  • cdz··s adjective
  • cdz··s·ly adverb
  • cdz··s·ness noun
  • ܲȴ-dzp·s adjective
  • quasi-dzp·s· adverb
  • ܲcdz··s adjective
  • ܲcdz··s·ly adverb
  • ܲcdz··s·ness noun
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of comprehensive1

First recorded in 1605–15; from Late Latin dzŧԲīܲ; comprehension, -ive
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By mid-April, the official said the European Union would unveil its initial response on U.S. steel and aluminum exports, followed by a more comprehensive, “sector-by-sector” response rolled out by the end of the month.

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In addition to the blanket duties, Trump shared a comprehensive set of reciprocal tariffs on specific countries, hoping to reduce what he sees as an imbalance between the U.S. and its trading partners.

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On Wednesday, before Trump’s announcement, Sheinbaum said Mexico would respond on Thursday with “a comprehensive program” to counter the new tariffs but suggested that Mexico would not respond with tariffs of its own.

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The researchers said California has the nation’s most comprehensive regulations on recycled water and also leads other states in tracking data on reuse.

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The Sentencing Council had argued the now-suspended guidelines, which had been in development for months, would ensure courts had the "most comprehensive information available" to hand out an appropriate sentence.

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