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Synonyms & Similar Words
thorough
complete
exhaustive
detailed
extensive
all-inclusive
full
total
absolute
utter
overall
broad
wide-ranging
sweeping
inclusive
encompassing
thoroughgoing
meticulous
scrupulous
painstaking
rigorous
methodical
systematic
in-depth
far-reaching
all-encompassing
universal
panoramic
multidisciplinary
interdisciplinary
Meaning of Comprehensive
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, "comprehensive" refers to something that covers or includes everything, leaving no part or aspect out.
Definitions
- Merriam-Webster defines "comprehensive" as covering completely or broadly, or having all necessary parts or components.
- Cambridge Dictionary describes "comprehensive" as including or dealing with all aspects of something.
Example Uses
- The university offers a comprehensive program in business administration that covers all aspects of management.
- The doctor performed a comprehensive examination to determine the cause of the patient's symptoms.
- The new policy provides comprehensive coverage for employees, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
- The comprehensive review of the company's financial reports revealed some discrepancies.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
limited
restricted
partial
incomplete
sketchy
superficial
narrow
confined
restricted
inadequate
insufficient
lacking
defective
flawed
imperfect
incomplete
piecemeal
fragmentary
cursory
perfunctory
sketchy
vague