all-around
[awl-uh-round]
- able to do many things; versatile: an all-around player.
- broadly applicable; not specialized: an all-around education.
- inclusive; comprehensive; complete: an all-around failure.
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Also all-round.
Origin of all-around
First recorded in 1720–30
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Examples from the Web for all-around
Contemporary Examples
In the film, Foxx is able to showcase his singing, knack for comedy and all-around versatility.
It was from Daniel that Doug had learned the secrets of girls and fraternities, the rubrics of being an all-around guy.
Doug Kenney: The Odd Comic Genius Behind ‘Animal House’ and National LampoonRobert Sam Anson
March 1, 2014
Like the list of bobsledders, though, Uhlaender grew up an all-around athlete.
An all-around great guy, no doubt, but a far cry from the stories we tell our children today.
The 2011 pilot starred Adrianne Palicki as a revamped Wonder Woman: a crime fighter, executive, and all-around modern woman.
Historical Examples
Men, like motors, should be judged on their all-around performance.
The Armed Forces OfficerU. S. Department of Defense
The most wholesome type of boat for all-around cruising and racing.
On Yacht SailingThomas Fleming Day
All-around geniuses are rare—so rare that we can hardly find them.
SuccesswardEdward W. Bok
A sort of an all-around sport was Larry, and a boxer of no mean ability.
A Ball Player's CareerAdrian C. Anson
The system of scoring in the All-around Championship is complicated.
Outdoor Sports and GamesClaude H. Miller
all-around
- (prenominal) the US equivalent of all-round
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