all around

WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2025

ˈall-aˌround or all-round, adj. [before a noun]

1. able to do many things;
   versatile:
   an all-around athlete.
2. broadly applicable:
   an all-around education.
3. being so in all matters:
   an all-around good guy.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025

all-a•round  (ôl′ə round′), adj. 

1. able to do many things;
   versatile:
   an all-around player.
2. broadly applicable;
   not specialized:
   an all-around education.
3. inclusive;
   comprehensive;
   complete:
   an all-around failure.

Also, all-round. 

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