"wide-ranging" meaning in English

See wide-ranging in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more wide-ranging [comparative], most wide-ranging [superlative]
Head templates: {{en-adj}} wide-ranging (comparative more wide-ranging, superlative most wide-ranging)
  1. Occurring over a wide range; appearing throughout a broad region, or extending over a diverse spectrum of possibilities. Related terms: long-ranging
    Sense id: en-wide-ranging-en-adj-vm47RH~U Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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