Comprehensive
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Comprehensive [kom-pri-hen-siv]

NOUN, ADJECTIVE

Noun

  • An examination that covers everything to measure a student'
  • s general progress.
  • A secondary school in which children of all abilities are taught together.

Adjective

  • Of large scope.
  • Covering completely.
  • If we describe something as comprehensive, it means it covers everything relevant.
Example

"The progress report covers every aspect of the project in a comprehensive way."

"A comprehensive study of all topics in the field is required to get a Ph.D."

Synonyms

Adjective: Complete, Embracive, Encyclopaedic, Exhaustive, Extensive, Full, Global, Overall, Sweeping, Thorough

Antonyms

Adjective: Empty, Incomplete, Limited, Narrow, Restricted, Short, Uncomprehensive, Unfinished, Definite, Imperfect, Partial, Abbreviated