all-around

all-around
also all-round adjective Date: 1867 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

New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.

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