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Definition of one-size-fits-all adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

one-size-fits-all

adjective
 
/ˌwʌn saɪz fɪts ˈɔːl/
 
/ˌwʌn saɪz fɪts ˈɔːl/
[only before noun]
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  1. designed to be suitable for a wide range of situations or needs
    • a one-size-fits-all monetary policy
    • There cannot be a one-size-fits-all answer, since different teaching methods work best in different countries.
    Oxford Collocations DictionaryOne-size-fits-all is used with these nouns:
    • approach
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