broad-gauge

adjective

ˈbrȯd-ˈgāj 

variants or broad-gauged

ˈbrȯd-ˈgājd 

1

: wide in area or scope

a broad-gauge effort

2

: comprehensive in outlook, range, or capability

a broad-gauge statesman

Synonyms

• all-embracing
• all-in [chiefly British]
• all-inclusive
• compendious
• complete
• comprehensive
• cover-all
• cyclopedic
• embracive
• encyclopedic
• exhaustive
• full
• global
• in-depth
• inclusive
• omnibus
• panoramic
• thorough
• universal

Examples of broad-gauge in a Sentence

a broad-gauge book about roses that covers just about everything you could want to know about roses

Word History

First Known Use

1844, in the meaning defined at sense 1