How do you use "comprehensive" in a sentence?

We need a comprehensive review of the entire system. The policy offers comprehensive coverage for all medical expenses. She attended the local comprehensive school.

comprehensive

Vocabulary Word BritishAmerican ★★★☆☆ Moderate Neutral

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Meaning: Including all or nearly all elements or aspects; thorough and complete

全面的，综合的

completo, exhaustivo

包括的な、総合的な

포괄적인, 종합적인

Comprehensive means including everything that is necessary or relevant, leaving nothing out. A 'comprehensive guide' covers all aspects of a subject; 'comprehensive insurance' covers all types of damage. In British education, a 'comprehensive school' (or simply 'a comprehensive') is a state secondary school that accepts all students regardless of ability.

「comprehensive」意为包含所有必要或相关的内容，不遗漏任何东西。'comprehensive guide'涵盖某主题的所有方面；'comprehensive insurance'涵盖所有类型的损失。在英国教育中，'comprehensive school'（或简称'a comprehensive'）是接受所有学生而不论能力的公立中学。

«Comprehensive» significa que incluye todo lo necesario o relevante, sin dejar nada fuera. Una «comprehensive guide» cubre todos los aspectos de un tema; un «comprehensive insurance» cubre todos los tipos de daños. En la educación británica, una «comprehensive school» es una escuela secundaria estatal que acepta a todos los estudiantes independientemente de su capacidad.

「comprehensive」は、必要または関連するすべてを含み、何も省かないことを意味します。「comprehensive guide」は主題のすべての側面をカバーし、「comprehensive insurance」はすべての種類の損害をカバーします。イギリスの教育では「comprehensive school」（または単に「a comprehensive」）は、能力に関係なくすべての生徒を受け入れる公立中等学校です。

Comprehensive는 필요하거나 관련 있는 모든 것을 포함하여 빠뜨림이 없다는 뜻입니다. 'Comprehensive guide'는 주제의 모든 측면을 다루고, 'comprehensive insurance'는 모든 유형의 손해를 보장합니다. 영국 교육에서 'comprehensive school'(또는 줄여서 'a comprehensive')은 학력에 관계없이 모든 학생을 받아들이는 공립 중등학교입니다.

Examples

We need a comprehensive review of the entire system.
我们需要对整个系统进行全面审查。
Necesitamos una revisión exhaustiva de todo el sistema.
システム全体の包括的なレビューが必要です。
시스템 전체에 대한 포괄적인 검토가 필요합니다.
The policy offers comprehensive coverage for all medical expenses.
该保单为所有医疗费用提供全面保障。
La póliza ofrece cobertura completa para todos los gastos médicos.
この保険はすべての医療費を包括的にカバーしています。
이 보험은 모든 의료비를 종합적으로 보장합니다.
She attended the local comprehensive school.
她就读于当地的综合中学。
Ella asistió al instituto público local.
彼女は地元の総合中等学校に通いました。
그녀는 지역 종합 중등학교에 다녔습니다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From French 'compréhensif', from Late Latin 'comprehensivus', from Latin 'comprehensus', past participle of 'comprehendere' meaning 'to take together, unite, grasp', from 'com-' (together) + 'prehendere' (to seize). Related to 'comprehend'.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Story & Trivia

In the UK, 'comprehensive schools' were introduced in the 1960s to replace the selective system where children were separated by ability at age 11. The term reflects the schools' aim to provide education that is 'comprehensive' – serving all abilities together.