ALL-AROUND


Meaning of ALL-AROUND in English

| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ adjective

also all-round (ˈ) ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷

Etymology: all (II)

1. : not limited or specialized: as

a. : marked by competence in many fields

an all-around athlete

an all-around man of letters producing fiction, drama, poetry, and criticism

b. : marked by general utility : serviceable in various situations

an all-around tool

: meritorious for various reasons

the best all-around breed

2.

a. : inclusive , comprehensive : not narrowly particularized

taking an all-around view

an all-around reduction in value

b. : comprising all charges including extras

the all-round cost of the project

Synonyms: see versatile

Webster's New International English Dictionary.      Новый международный словарь английского языка Webster.