comprehensively
comprehensively — adverb
1. in a way that includes every possible detail, part, or aspect of a subject or ac
in a way that includes every possible detail, part, or aspect of a subject or activity — for example, examining a contract comprehensively before signing, or covering market trends comprehensively in a report.
Yuki read the contract comprehensively before signing it, noting every detail.
comprehensively + before + thorough checking
The school's safety procedures were reviewed comprehensively after the earthquake drill.
passive: was reviewed comprehensively
Amir's report covered the market trends comprehensively, including data from all twelve regions.
Priya trained comprehensively for the marathon, working on speed, endurance, and diet.
The museum catalogues its collection comprehensively, with photographs and descriptions of every item.
- thoroughly
stresses care and attention to detail across every step
- exhaustively
suggests nothing has been left out, often used for research or searches
- in depth
emphasises examining all layers of a subject, not just the surface
- partially
covers only some parts, not all
- superficially
touches only the surface, without depth
文法句型
comprehensively + verb
verb + comprehensively
用法筆記
Often modifies verbs of examination, review, coverage, or preparation (e.g. examine, review, cover, catalogue, train). Common in formal, academic, and professional writing.
常見錯誤
comprehensively — adjective
1. including all or nearly all of the necessary parts, items, or information within
including all or nearly all of the necessary parts, items, or information within a particular field or category — for example, a comprehensive guide that covers every route, or a comprehensive health plan that covers dental and vision care.
Sofia's comprehensive guide to Tokyo's public transport covers every train and bus line.
comprehensive guide + covers [everything]
The city library has a comprehensive collection of Ming dynasty pottery from southern China.
Kofi requested a comprehensive list of all available courses before choosing his classes.
Fatima's comprehensive report on water quality included test results from every district.
- all-inclusive
emphasises that nothing at all is excluded
- complete
suggests all necessary parts are present, but not necessarily broad
- exhaustive
stresses thoroughness that covers every possible item
- incomplete
missing necessary parts or information
- selective
carefully chooses only some items, not all
文法句型
comprehensive + noun
be + comprehensive
用法筆記
Commonly describes documents, collections, systems, or plans that include everything needed for a purpose. Not used for single items or individual pieces.
常見錯誤
2. showing wide and deep understanding of a subject, gained from knowing many diffe
showing wide and deep understanding of a subject, gained from knowing many different parts of it in detail — for example, having a comprehensive knowledge of Renaissance art that covers dozens of painters and movements.
Dmitri has a comprehensive knowledge of Renaissance art and can discuss dozens of painters.
comprehensive knowledge of [subject]
Mei-Lin gave a comprehensive analysis of the economic situation, drawing on history and current data.
Professor Hayashi's comprehensive understanding of quantum physics impressed the entire department.
Carlos showed comprehensive insight into Japanese literature during his lecture on Murakami.
- wide-ranging
emphasises the breadth of what a person knows
- thorough
stresses depth rather than breadth of understanding
- profound
suggests deep, serious understanding beyond the surface
- narrow
limited in scope or range
- superficial
only touching the surface without real depth
文法句型
comprehensive + (knowledge / understanding / insight / analysis)
用法筆記
Restricted to nouns of intellect or mental grasp: knowledge, understanding, insight, analysis, view, grasp. Not used for physical objects or actions. Distinguish from sense 1 (INCLUSIVE), which describes documents or collections that contain everything; this sense describes a person's mental capacity.
常見錯誤
3. done with great care and attention to every detail, leaving nothing out — for ex
done with great care and attention to every detail, leaving nothing out — for example, a comprehensive search of a forest, or a comprehensive review of a patient's medical history.
Luca conducted a comprehensive search of the forest before calling off the rescue.
comprehensive search + location
The nursing team performed a comprehensive review of the patient's medical history.
The police carried out a comprehensive investigation that lasted over six months.
The family did a comprehensive cleaning of the entire house before the new tenants arrived.
- thorough
stresses carefulness and detail in carrying out a task
- exhaustive
emphasises that no possibility is left unexplored
- all-out
informal; suggests maximum effort and no holding back
文法句型
comprehensive + noun
be + comprehensive
用法筆記
Focuses on the thoroughness and carefulness of an action or process, rather than the breadth of what is included. Distinguish from sense 1 (INCLUSIVE), which describes what something contains; this sense describes how an action is performed.