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
Examples of comprehensive in a Sentence
Natalie's every move was photographed, a documentation of a happy childhood as comprehensive as it was false.
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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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Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits will help attract and retain talent.
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For a more comprehensive camouflage, a dye will seal the deal.
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While cost-cutting measures can be beneficial, the current approach lacks any transparent methodology or comprehensive impact analysis.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
What's next: Tate said the project, while comprehensive, recognizes the potential for missing sites, particularly as street names and addresses have changed over time.
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Anthony Milewski, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
For a more comprehensive camouflage, a dye will seal the deal.
—Deanna Pai, Allure, 21 Feb. 2025
While cost-cutting measures can be beneficial, the current approach lacks any transparent methodology or comprehensive impact analysis.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
What's next: Tate said the project, while comprehensive, recognizes the potential for missing sites, particularly as street names and addresses have changed over time.
—Justin L. MacK, Axios, 20 Feb. 2025
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“Comprehensive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/comprehensive. Accessed 26 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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