noncomprehensive
Lacking full coverage
Noncomprehensive means not covering everything; incomplete or partial.
A noncomprehensive list includes some items but not all.
A noncomprehensive review examines selected aspects rather than the whole.
The word often appears in disclaimers or descriptions where exhaustiveness isn't claimed or intended: This is a noncomprehensive guide to local restaurants.
Favoring one side
- fragmentaryConsisting of incomplete parts
- unfinishedNot yet complete
- incompleteLacking necessary parts
- selectiveChoosing with care
limited · abridged · curtailed · truncated · abbreviated · condensed · reduced · shortened
Systematic data collection
- summaryCondensed account of essentials
- synopsisCondensed version of content
- outlineSummary of key elements
- overviewBroad general summary
abstract · digest · sketch · snapshot · glimpse · introduction · primer · sampling
Without much depth
- cursoryHasty and incomplete
- surface-levelConcerning only the outermost layer
- glancingLooking briefly or obliquely
- passingMoving by or temporary
brief · quick · hasty · hurried · perfunctory · casual · light · slight
Deliberately selected and organized
- filteredScreened to remove contaminants
- chosenSelected from alternatives
- particularSpecific or fussy
- specificClearly defined, not vague
targeted · focused · narrow · restricted · exclusive · discriminating · deliberate · intentional
partial
Favoring one side
- fragmentaryConsisting of incomplete parts
- unfinishedNot yet complete
- incompleteLacking necessary parts
selective · limited · abridged · curtailed · truncated · abbreviated · condensed · reduced · shortened · superficial
survey
Systematic data collection
- summaryCondensed account of essentials
- synopsisCondensed version of content
- outlineSummary of key elements
overview · abstract · digest · sketch · snapshot · glimpse · introduction · primer · sampling · preview
shallow
Without much depth
- cursoryHasty and incomplete
- surface-levelConcerning only the outermost layer
- glancingLooking briefly or obliquely
passing · brief · quick · hasty · hurried · perfunctory · casual · light · slight · minimal
curated
Deliberately selected and organized
- filteredScreened to remove contaminants
- chosenSelected from alternatives
- particularSpecific or fussy
specific · targeted · focused · narrow · restricted · exclusive · discriminating · deliberate · intentional · purposeful
noncomprehensivecomprehensive
Including all elements
all-inclusive · all-encompassing · exhaustive · complete · thorough
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