Definition of COMPREHENSIVE (original) (raw)

: covering completely or broadly : inclusive

comprehensive examinations

: having or exhibiting wide mental grasp

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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 journey towards comprehensive e-invoicing is ambitious, the EU is well-equipped to achieve its vision of an harmonized VAT ecosystem, with EN 16931 as its foundation. —Aleksandra Bal, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025 However, as the workforce evolves, there is growing recognition that comprehensive family policies are essential not just for employees but for building a future-ready workforce. —Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025 The advanced scouting team kicks things off by gathering intel and putting together comprehensive scouting reports. —Dianna Russini, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025 Additionally, funds are allocated for essential services like utilities, comprehensive insurance and reappraisal. —Eplunus Colvin, arkansasonline.com, 3 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for comprehensive