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comprehensive. [1/4 definitions] |
comp2 |
(informal) a comprehensive examination, as at the end of an academic year, covering all work included in a course during that period of time. |
comprehension |
the state or fact of being comprehensive; inclusion or inclusiveness. [1/3 definitions] |
extend |
to make fuller or more comprehensive, as by developing or expanding. [1/8 definitions] |
grand |
inclusive; comprehensive. [1/6 definitions] |
grand tour |
any thorough or comprehensive study, survey, or journey. [1/2 definitions] |
inclusive |
including everything, or a large amount; comprehensive. [1/3 definitions] |
makeover |
a comprehensive change in the look or image of something. [1/2 definitions] |
strategy |
comprehensive planning of large military, or military-like, movements and operations in conducting warfare or engaging in competition. [1/3 definitions] |
subsume |
to classify, consider, or include (an idea, proposition, or the like) in a more comprehensive or general category or principle. [1/2 definitions] |
summary |
a short and usu. comprehensive statement of what has been previously stated. [1/3 definitions] |
survey |
a comprehensive overview or general look. [1/10 definitions] |
sweeping |
having a wide or extended range; comprehensive. [1/5 definitions] |
thesaurus |
any comprehensive reference work, esp. one devoted to the vocabulary and concepts particular to a specialized field. [1/2 definitions] |
wall-to-wall |
(informal) involving or covering everything; comprehensive; all-encompassing. [1/4 definitions] |
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