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broad–gauge
adjective \ˈbrȯd-ˈgāj\
Definition of BROAD-GAUGE
1
: wide in area or scope <a broad–gauge effort>
2
: comprehensive in outlook, range, or capability <a broad–gauge statesman>
Variants of BROAD-GAUGE
broad–gauge or broad–gauged \-ˈgājd\
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First Known Use of BROAD-GAUGE
1858
Related to BROAD-GAUGE
- Synonyms
- all-embracing, all-in [chiefly British], all-inclusive, broad-gauge (or broad-gauged), compendious, complete, comprehensive, cover-all, cyclopedic, embracive, exhaustive, full, global, inclusive, in-depth, omnibus, panoramic, thorough, universal
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