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Definition of wide-ranging adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

wide-ranging

adjective
 
/ˌwaɪd ˈreɪndʒɪŋ/
 
/ˌwaɪd ˈreɪndʒɪŋ/
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  1. 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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