broad-gauge

broad–gauge

adj \ˈbrȯd-ˈgāj\

Definition of BROAD-GAUGE

1

: wide in area or scope <a broad–gauge effort>

2

: comprehensive in outlook, range, or capability <a broad–gauge statesman>

Variants of BROAD-GAUGE

broad–gauge or broad–gauged \-ˈgājd\

First Known Use of BROAD-GAUGE

1858

Related to BROAD-GAUGE

Synonyms: all-embracing, all-in [chiefly British], all-inclusive, broad-gauge (or broad-gauged), compendious, complete, comprehensive, cover-all, cyclopedic, embracive, exhaustive, full, global, inclusive, in-depth, omnibus, panoramic, thorough, universal

Related Words: broad, catholic, encyclical, general, inclusionary, overall; cosmic (also cosmical), extensive, far, far-reaching, grand, large, panoptic, sweeping, vast, wide, wide-ranging; blanket, indiscriminate, unrestricted

Near Antonyms: circumscribed, limited, narrow, restricted, specialized; exact, precise; individual, singular, specific; incomplete, patchy, sketchy

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