Masaklaw (en. Extensive)

ma-sa-klaw

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Related to a large scope or extent.
Extensive knowledge is important in any field.
Ang masaklaw na kaalaman ay mahalaga sa anumang larangan.
Describing something that covers many aspects or parts.
The extensive review focused on all details.
Ang masaklaw na pagsusuri ay tumutok sa lahat ng detalye.
Expressing a wide influence or effect.
This extensive campaign was successful.
Ang masaklaw na kampanyang ito ay naging matagumpay.

Etymology

from the root word 'saklaw' meaning 'to encompass' or 'to cover everything'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

extensive knowledge
wide knowledge in various aspects.
masaklaw na kaalaman
extensive review
review that covers all details.
masaklaw na pagsusuri

Related Words

scope
Scope refers to the breadth or length of something.
saklaw
extent
Description of size or distance, can be physical or abstract.
lawak

Slang Meanings

broad or extensive in scope
Brother's knowledge is extensive on various topics.
Masaklaw ang kaalaman ni kuya sa iba't ibang paksa.
covers a lot of things
Their project is extensive because everything is included.
Yung proyekto nila, masaklaw kasi lahat ay kasama.
not limited to just one thing
The extensive report includes various opinions.
Ang masaklaw na report ay naglalaman ng iba't ibang opinyon.