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Term: Comprehensive School

Definition:

A comprehensive school is an educational institution that provides secondary education encompassing students of all abilities from a specific catchment area instead of selecting its students based on their academic performance or other criteria.

Senses:

1. Noun:

• a secondary school providing education for pupils of all abilities
• a school system that includes all levels of secondary education

2. Adjective:

• including or dealing with all aspects of a particular subject or area

Examples:

Noun Sense 1:

1. "He attended a comprehensive school, where students of various abilities were educated together."
2. "The local comprehensive school offers a wide range of classes and extracurricular activities."

Noun Sense 2:

1. "The government implemented a comprehensive school system to ensure equal opportunities for all students."
2. "Her children are enrolled in a comprehensive school that covers both lower and upper secondary education."

Adjective Sense:

1. "The book provides a comprehensive guide to learning web development."
2. "The lecturer delivered a comprehensive lecture on the history of art."

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