“Comprehensive” is an adjective that means complete, thorough, and including all or nearly all elements or aspects of something. It comes from the Latin word comprehendere, meaning “to include or embrace”.
The word is used slightly differently depending on the industry or setting: 🚙 Insurance
In the insurance industry, comprehensive coverage protects against a wide array of risks.
For example, a comprehensive car insurance policy covers damage from events other than collisions, such as theft, fire, vandalism, or natural disasters. 🎓 Education
In academic settings, the word takes on a couple of specific definitions:
Comprehensive Exams (“Comps”): An intensive examination that postgraduate or undergraduate students must pass to measure their total proficiency in their major field of study.
Comprehensive Schools (UK): A type of state-funded secondary school in the United Kingdom that accepts children of all academic abilities, rather than filtering them through selective exams. 📝 Common Business and Everyday Examples Comprehensive Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary
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