comprehending or thoroughly understanding with one’s mind; having an extensive mental range or grasp, as of a particular subject or many subjects.
The detailed layout of an advertisement, showing placement of photographs, illustrations, copy, etc., as for presentation to a client.
Often, comprehensives. Also called comprehensive examination.
Source – Dictionary Reference
I encountered this word, from The New York Times Documenting Rape in India, the sentence ” a problem that could be alleviated with a comprehensive program……”
