comprehensive

adjective
UK: /ˌkɒm.prɪˈhen.sɪv/
US: /ˌkɑːm.prɪˈhen.sɪv/

  1. Including everything; thorough and complete.

    1. We need a comprehensive list of all members to update contact information.
    2. This guidebook provides a comprehensive overview of the city's main attractions and hidden gems.

  2. Covering a wide range of subjects or areas.

    1. The exam was very comprehensive, testing many areas of knowledge.
    2. Our comprehensive training program includes modules on safety, customer service, and product knowledge.

Synonyms

thorough complete exhaustive inclusive extensive wide-ranging

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "comprehensive" in English means: Including everything; thorough and complete., Covering a wide range of subjects or areas..

The phonetic transcription of "comprehensive" is /ˌkɒm.prɪˈhen.sɪv/ in British English and /ˌkɑːm.prɪˈhen.sɪv/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "comprehensive": thorough, complete, exhaustive, inclusive, extensive, wide-ranging.

Example usage of "comprehensive": "We need a comprehensive list of all members to update contact information.". More examples on the page.