wide-ranging
adjective/ˌwaɪd ˈreɪndʒɪŋ/
/ˌwaɪd ˈreɪndʒɪŋ/
- including or dealing with a large number of different subjects or areas
- The commission has been given wide-ranging powers.
- The activities stimulated a wide-ranging discussion.
- a wide-ranging review of public spending
- wide-ranging reforms/changes/recommendations
- wide-ranging talks
- a wide-ranging debate
Oxford Collocations DictionaryWide-ranging is used with these nouns:- discussion
- implication
- interest
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