wide-ranging

adjective
UK: /ˌwaɪdˈreɪndʒɪŋ/
US: /ˌwaɪdˈreɪndʒɪŋ/

  1. Covering a large number of subjects or areas.

    1. The discussion was wide-ranging and informative.
    2. They have wide-ranging experience in international business and are ready to lead our company.

  2. Having influence or effects that extend over a large area or group.

    1. The new law has wide-ranging effects on schools.
    2. The CEO's decisions led to wide-ranging changes within the organization, impacting every department.

Synonyms

comprehensive far-reaching broad sweeping extensive

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "wide-ranging" in English means: Covering a large number of subjects or areas., Having influence or effects that extend over a large area or group..

The phonetic transcription of "wide-ranging" is /ˌwaɪdˈreɪndʒɪŋ/ in British English and /ˌwaɪdˈreɪndʒɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "wide-ranging": comprehensive, far-reaching, broad, sweeping, extensive.

Example usage of "wide-ranging": "The discussion was wide-ranging and informative.". More examples on the page.