broad-gauge

adjective

ˈbrȯd-ˈgāj How to pronounce broad-gauge (audio)
variants or broad-gauged
Definition of broad-gaugenext
as in comprehensive
covering everything or all important points a broad-gauge book about roses that covers just about everything you could want to know about roses

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for broad-gauge
  1. comprehensive
  2. full
  3. complete
  4. panoramic
  5. general
  6. large
Adjective
  • Thanks to comprehensive smoke-free laws and other tobacco control policies, smoking rates in the United States are at historic low levels, with 11.5% of U.S. adults smoking in 2021.
    David Stempel, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
  • The company reported a comprehensive loss of $2.7 million for the quarter, compared to $2.2 million in the previous year.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
Definition of comprehensive
Adjective
  • Lacey Reynolds, a junior at UT and president of the Onyx Honor Society — UT's first and only Black honors society — said Tuesday's event had more than 500 people in attendance with four full overflow rooms.
    Lily Kepner, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
  • The encounter is deeply uncomfortable, all the more so because each man has taken the full measure of the other.
    Brent Lang, Variety, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of full
Adjective
  • The company continues to evaluate avenues for mitigating internal control weaknesses but has deemed complete mitigation impractical due to its limited staff size.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Results will be updated daily at 5 p.m., except weekends, until the counting is complete.
    Jonathan Horwitz, Orange County Register, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of complete
Adjective
  • The Kimpton Everly, a vibrant 216-room hotel in the heart of Hollywood, offers unrivalled, panoramic views of this famous landmark.
    Caroline Dolby, theweek, 20 Nov. 2024
  • The unit will also feature a private swimming pool with coveted panoramic views of downtown Dubai.
    Sydney Wingfield, Architectural Digest, 19 Nov. 2024
Definition of panoramic
Adjective
  • Searches for bracelets, in general, are up 25 percent.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 21 Nov. 2024
  • In general, a airline’s biggest spenders and most loyal customers board first.
    Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of general
Adjective
  • Hezbollah is a 40-year-old organization with a large social base, a political party represented in Lebanon’s parliament and cabinet, and Iranian state backing.
    Sarah E. Parkinson, Foreign Affairs, 11 Nov. 2024
  • With a focus on power and driving dynamics, while still maintaining a luxurious feel, the AMG 63 is considered a top tier model in the large luxury high performance SUV segment.
    Tony Leopardo, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
Definition of large
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