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Meaning of comprehensive | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2 Specialized
ˌkɒm.pɹɪˈhɛn.sɪv

Definitions

A comprehensive school.

British

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Examples

“Imagine a country where children do nothing but play until they start compulsory schooling at age seven. Then, without exception, they attend comprehensives until the age of 16. Charging school fees is illegal, and so is sorting pupils into ability groups by streaming or setting.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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