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Definition of 'broad-based'

Word Frequency

broad-based in British

(ˌbrɔːdˈbeɪst)
adjective
comprehensive and inclusive
The US-led coalition has stated it wants a broad-based Afghan government.
The Act itself was designed to be broad based.
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Word Frequency

broad-based in American

(ˈbrɔdˈbeɪst ; brôdˈbāstˈ; ˈbrɔdˌbeɪst ; brôdˈbāstˌ)
adjective
having a foundation or basis that is wide in range; comprehensive or extensive
Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved.

Example sentences containing 'broad-based'

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Avoid until there is a sign of broad-based economic recovery. Times, Sunday Times (2009)It is a relatively sane and broad-based government. Times, Sunday Times (2009)It is only through this sort of broad-based approach that the nature and causes of human social life can be properly understood. Sanderson, Stephen K. Macrosociology: An Introduction to Human Societies (1995)The data pointed to a broad-based recovery, not just the long expected bounce in exports. Times, Sunday Times (2010)

Trends of 'broad-based'

Used Rarely. broad-based is in the lower 50% of commonly used words in the Collins dictionary

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Nearby words of 'broad-based'

  • broad gauge
  • broad jump
  • broad seal
  • broad-based
  • broad-brimmed
  • broad-brush
  • broad-leaved

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Definition of broad-based from the Collins English Dictionary

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