Broad
adj.thoughtful, capableprofessional
What it means
Covering a wide range of subjects, people, experiences, or possibilities.
Reach for it when praising scope that includes several relevant perspectives or abilities
Her broad experience helped the panel recognize links between housing and health.
Choose between these
7- playful
overall patterns matter more than detail
not when breadth of knowledge rather than viewpoint is praised
- warm
meaningful variety among parts is central
not when one continuous large range is being described
- professional
coverage is close to complete
not when the scope is wide but known gaps remain
- professional
many distinct topics or areas are included
not when physical width rather than scope is intended
- formal
extensive
large coverage or amount deserves emphasis
not when variety rather than sheer size makes the range useful
- literary
varied sources or tastes combine unexpectedly
not when the range is coherent and systematic
- literary
generous scope or outlook should feel open
not when precise bounded coverage is required
Said against
3- narrow
- limited
- specialized
It naturally appears in
3- broad range
The course offers a broad range of examples without sacrificing depth.
- broad knowledge
Broad knowledge let her translate between the engineers and clinicians.
- broad perspective
A broad perspective helped the group see consequences beyond the first year.
Where this comes from
- Wiktionary, Adjective sense 2: extensive in range opens in a new tab · retrieved 2026-07-26
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