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Definition broadly in American English

broadly adverb

adverb
/ˈbrɔdli/
1

something that is broadly accepted is accepted by most people in a general way, even if they do not agree about all the details

Example

The proposal was broadly welcomed by teachers.

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1.1

something that is broadly true, accurate, or similar is true, accurate, or similar in the most important ways

Example

This theory has turned out to be broadly true in practice.

Example

Their proposals are broadly in line with the government's ideas.

Example

The two wars followed broadly the same pattern.

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2

in a way that includes a large number of people or things

Example

Only large, broadly focused companies can compete in this market.

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3

if you smile broadly, you give a very wide and obvious smile

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Definition broadly in American English