German word

umfassend

Pronunciation

IPA/ʊmˈfasn̩t/

Meaning

  • adjectivecomprehensive

Example

Wir brauchen eine umfassende Analyse der Daten.

We need a comprehensive analysis of the data.

Illustration for umfassend (comprehensive)

More examples

Das Team fand eine umfassende Lösung für das Problem.

The team found a comprehensive solution to the problem.

Core concept

A map showing the whole terrain rather than one isolated feature.

Common phrases

  • umfassende Lösung

    comprehensive solution

  • umfassende Hilfe

    comprehensive help

  • umfassende Informationen

    comprehensive information

Similar words

umfangreich: Large in scale or containing a great deal of information.
vollständig: Complete in every necessary respect, without anything missing.
ausführlich: Giving a thorough account with attention to specific details.

Definition in German

so, dass etwas in seiner Gesamtheit erfasst oder behandelt wird

Word origin

Umfassend is a participial adjective from umfassen, whose parts express the idea of grasping something around its boundaries.

Usage tips

  • Umfassend usually describes coverage of relevant aspects, whereas umfangreich more directly describes a large amount or size.

Other meanings

  • broadadjective
  • comprehensivelyadverb

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