Synonyms: broad, blanket, extensive, encompassing, panoptic, wide, all-embracing, all-encompassing, all-inclusive, across-the-board
Definition: broad in scope or content
Usage: across-the-board pay increases; an all-embracing definition; blanket sanctions against human-rights violators; an invention with broad applications; a panoptic study of Soviet nationality- T.G.Winner; granted him wide powers
Similar words: comprehensive
Definition: including all or everything
Usage: comprehensive coverage; a comprehensive history of the revolution; a comprehensive survey; a comprehensive education
Synonyms: panoptic, panoptical
Definition: including everything visible in one view
Usage: a panoptic aerial photograph of the missile base; a panoptic stain used in microscopy
Similar words: seeable, visible
Definition: capable of being seen; or open to easy view
Usage: a visible object; visible stars; mountains visible in the distance; a visible change of expression; visible files