(a place, or object, also as preposition) In every area or covering every aspect of
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Comprehensive in scope or scale
“According to this document, the authorities are going to carry out all-round reforms.”
Versatile, able to do many things
“He had turned into an all-round handyman and gardener, caring for the grounds and doing odd jobs around the place.”
Talented in many (complementary) areas or fields
“An all-round musician, and an exceptional string and keyboard player, he became a viola player in the Paris Opera orchestra in 1816.”
Having no specialty or particular purpose
“It is an all-round tool used for cooking.”
Present or occurring everywhere
Stated in indefinite terms or without specifics
Having a balanced variety of attributes
On all sides, in every direction
“Give a gentle tread all round the tree with your foot, treading first at a foot distance from the tree, and approaching all round to within three or four inches.”
(a place, or object, also as preposition) In every area or covering every aspect of
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