all-around

adjective

\ ˌȯl-ə-ˈrau̇nd

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variants: or less commonly all-round \ ˈȯl-ˈrau̇nd

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Definition of all-around

1 : considered in or encompassing all aspects : comprehensive the best all-around performance so far

2 : competent in many fields an all-around performer

3 : having general utility or merit an all-around tool

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all-around

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of all-around

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: relating to or involving many different things : considered in a general way

: skillful or useful in many ways

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all-around

adjective

\ ˌȯl-ə-ˈrau̇nd\

variants: also all-round \ ˈȯl-ˈrau̇nd \

Kids Definition of all-around

1 : having many good aspects an all-around good neighbor

2 : skillful or useful in many ways an all-around athlete

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