multi-pronged
Having multiple tines
Multi-pronged describes an approach or attack with several distinct elements working toward the same goal.
A multi-pronged strategy might combine advertising, price cuts, and new product launches simultaneously.
The image is of a fork or pitchfork—multiple points converging on a single target: The investigation took a multi-pronged approach, examining finances, phone records, and witness testimony.
Addressing interconnected wholes
- thoroughComplete in every detail
- exhaustiveCovering all possibilities
- all-encompassingIncluding everything without exception
- sweepingExtensive and far-reaching
extensive · wide-ranging · complete · full-scale · systematic · integrated · coordinated · far-reaching
holistic
Addressing interconnected wholes
- thoroughComplete in every detail
- exhaustiveCovering all possibilities
- all-encompassingIncluding everything without exception
sweeping · extensive · wide-ranging · complete · full-scale · systematic · integrated · coordinated · far-reaching · broad-based
approach
Way of handling something
- strategyPlanned approach to goals
- attackAggressive act against another
- offensiveCausing displeasure or attack-oriented
campaign · initiative · assault · defense · plan · operation · counterattack · effort · response · tactic
fork
Tined eating tool
spear · harpoon · gig · pike · barb · spike · point · branch · arm · extension
multi-prongednarrow
Of small width
focused · concentrated · single-track · unidirectional · targeted
multi-prongedsimple
Free of complexity
straightforward · uncomplicated · basic · plain · direct
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