comprehensive

adjective

com·pre·hen·sive | \ ˌkäm-pri-ˈhen(t)-siv

, -prē-\

Definition of comprehensive

1 : covering completely or broadly : inclusive comprehensive examinations comprehensive insurance

2 : having or exhibiting wide mental grasp comprehensive knowledge

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Examples of comprehensive in a Sentence

Natalie's every move was photographed, a documentation of a happy childhood as comprehensive as it was false. — 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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While the study presents a comprehensive and systematic look at the drivers behind these dramatic declines, it is based on reports primarily from North America and Europe. — Jill Kiedaisch, Popular Mechanics, "The Staggering Worldwide Decline of Insects Is a Warning of Ecosystem Collapse," 13 Feb. 2019 Flip through all of their favorite photos, above, then revisit Vogue’s comprehensive street style coverage here. — Emily Farra, Vogue, "The Best Street Style Photos of 2018, According to Vogue Photographers Around the World," 14 Dec. 2018 Printed from offices at 213 West St. from 1959 until moving to Capital Drive in 1987, the paper has long been known for its comprehensive coverage of anything Annapolis. — Chris Kaltenbach, baltimoresun.com, "Capital Gazette newspapers in Annapolis trace their origins to 1727," 28 June 2018 Investor sentiment has fluctuated about the prospects for the U.S. and China to reach a comprehensive trade agreement by March 1, which would stave off additional tariffs that have contributed to a slowdown in global demand. — Daniel Kruger, WSJ, "U.S. Dollar Rises as China Trade Deadline Nears," 21 Feb. 2019 This is the last addition to the most comprehensive review of a Supreme Court nominee in history, which includes extensive hearings, multiple committee interviews, over 1,200 questions for the record and over a half million pages of documents. — Christianna Silva, Teen Vogue, "The FBI's Kavanaugh Investigation Is Over, but They Didn't Interview Dr. Christine Blasey Ford," 4 Oct. 2018 And a comprehensive review published in the International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy concluded that foam rolling promotes short-term increases in range of motion. — K. Aleisha Fetters, SELF, "Here’s What Foam Rolling Is Actually Doing When It Hurts So Good," 21 July 2018 The snub has largely been attributed to the failure of Israelis and Palestinians to reach a comprehensive peace agreement and the perception that the region is a diplomatic minefield. — Ruth Eglash, Washington Post, "Prince William visits Jerusalem’s holy sites, concluding historic visit," 28 June 2018 Finally, in 2005, a comprehensive peace agreement was reached between the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement/Army (SPLM/A) and the government of Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir. — Jennifer Williams, Vox, "South Sudan’s civil war has raged for 5 years. Now the leaders of the two sides are meeting.," 20 June 2018

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