wide-ranging

wide-ranging
adjective
1. including much (Freq. 1)
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the pianist's wide-ranging repertoire

Similar to: ↑large, ↑big
2. widely different
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varied motives prompt people to join a political party

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varied ethnic traditions of the immigrants

Syn: ↑varied
Similar to: ↑diversified
Derivationally related forms: ↑variedness (for: ↑varied)

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ˌwide-ˈranging [wide-ranging] adjective
including or dealing with a large number of different subjects or areas

The commission has been given wide-ranging powers.

a wide-ranging discussion

a wide-ranging review of public spending

 
Example Bank:

The activities stimulated a wide-ranging discussion.

a wide-ranging debate/discussion/review

wide-ranging reforms/changes/recommendations

wide-ranging talks


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