comprehensive

[kom-pri-hen-siv] / ˌkɒm prɪˈhɛn sɪv /

ADJECTIVE

inclusive

Synonyms

STRONGEST

all-inclusive broad complete encyclopedic exhaustive extensive far-reaching full global overall sweeping thorough

STRONG

absolute blanket catholic general infinite umbrella whole

WEAK

across the board all-embracing compendious comprising containing discursive encircling expansive in depth lock stock and barrel of great scope synoptic the big picture the whole shebang the works wall-to-wall wide widespread

Antonyms

STRONGEST

empty incomplete limited narrow needy restricted short uncomprehensive unfinished

STRONG

circumscribed definite imperfect partial specific

WEAK

exclusive incomprehensive particular selective

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One comprehensive study External link by the Energy Policy Research Foundation estimates that reviving the exploration and production of Orinoco Belt’s oil fields would require billions of dollars.

From Barron's

Finally, Australia requires a comprehensive royal commission, as proposed by my former deputy leader, Josh Frydenberg.

From The Wall Street Journal

To ensure accuracy, the team compared their reconstructed network with one of the most comprehensive modern marine ecosystem models available, based on living Caribbean environments.

From Science Daily

The company also said that a comprehensive remediation plan is in place and progressing at pace following the review.

From The Wall Street Journal

The new work represents the first comprehensive identification of airburst-related impact materials at Tunguska.

From Science Daily

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