comprehensive school
Americannoun
noun
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a secondary school for children of all abilities from the same district
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another name for composite school
Etymology
Origin of comprehensive school
First recorded in 1945–50
Example Sentences
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Eleven new smart bulbs join its already comprehensive offerings.
From The Verge • Jan. 4, 2022
The most comprehensive offerings are in four cities where Amazon tested the service, Seattle, New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 30, 2015
California was the first state to construct a health insurance exchange, which includes a broad menu of insurance choices with comprehensive offerings.
From Washington Post • Oct. 7, 2013
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