wide-rang|ing

wide-rang|ing
wide-rang|ing «WYD RAYN jihng», adjective.
1. taking in a wide field; extending far; far-reaching: »

a wide-ranging fishing fleet.

2. Figurative: »

wide-ranging conclusions, wide-ranging interests. ... the Council has influenced American policy with wide-ranging effects upon the average citizen (Harper's).


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