all-around
adjective
variants
or less commonly all-round
1
: considered in or encompassing all aspects : comprehensive
the best all-around performance so far
2
: competent in many fields
an all-around performer
3
: having general utility or merit
an all-around tool
all around
adverb
Examples of all-around in a Sentence
an all-around garden rake that adjusts for any raking task, from raking lawns to delicate flower beds
this saw has the top rating for all-around performance, but for small detail work it might not be your best choice
an all-around player, as skilled on the pitcher's mound as he is at the batting plate
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In addition, the infield never recovered from the season-ending ankle injury to Orlando Cabrera that left a huge void at third base that was further exasperated by Anthony Volpe’s all-around regression at shortstop.
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Bill Madden, New York Daily News, 12 July 2025
Given to the defenseman who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest all-around ability in the position.
—The Athletic Nhl Staff, New York Times, 12 July 2025
Though the driver is offered an all-around view, there's a camera system installed for extra safety.
—New Atlas, 11 July 2025
Our expert Eric Zeman rated this model Excellent in his review, calling it a meaningful update with strong all-around performance.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 11 July 2025
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Bill Madden, New York Daily News, 12 July 2025
Given to the defenseman who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest all-around ability in the position.
—The Athletic Nhl Staff, New York Times, 12 July 2025
Though the driver is offered an all-around view, there's a camera system installed for extra safety.
—New Atlas, 11 July 2025
Our expert Eric Zeman rated this model Excellent in his review, calling it a meaningful update with strong all-around performance.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 11 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for all-around
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“All-around.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/all-around. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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