all-around

The definition of all around is having many talents or able to do many things.

(adjective)

A person who can play baseball, basketball and soccer well is an example of an all around good athlete.

All around is defined as comprehensive or complete.

(adjective)

A person who has courses in many aspects of their chosen subject is an example of having an all around education.

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See all-around in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

having many abilities, talents, or uses; not specialized; versatile

adverb

considering everything; all in all

See all-around in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
  1. Comprehensive in extent or depth: a good all-around education.
  2. Able to do many things well; versatile: an all-around athlete. See Synonyms at versatile.

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