- a variation of all-around.
all-round
Americanadjective
adjective
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efficient in all respects, esp in sport; versatile
an all-round player
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comprehensive; many-sided; not narrow
an all-round education
Example Sentences
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This was the elegant Netherlands forward at his best, not just by making two goals, but with his all-round performance.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
Root's team have questions about an opener and wicketkeeper, a makeshift number three, no obvious all-round option and are without a world-class spinner.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
“It’s an all-round test of whether our asymmetric warfare meets real-world operational needs.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
Now, she's setting her sights on an all-round title.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
“All right, Officer, I’ll go quietly,” said Gussie. all-round.
From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner
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