Broad | Mean of broad in English Dictionary

/ˈbrɑːd/

• large from one side to the other side
1. He has broad shoulders.
2. a broad stripe
3. broad prairies
4. a broad avenue
• having a specified width
1. three metres broad [=wide]
• including or involving many things or people
1. The store has a broad selection/variety of coats.
2. a president with broad [=widespread] appeal
3. There was broad agreement on the new government.
4. There are three broad categories of industry in the region: computers, finance, and education.
5. The conference was attended by a broad spectrum [=a range of many different kinds] of religious leaders.

• relating to the main parts of something
1. the broad outlines of a problem
2. discusses “family” in its broadest sense
• easily seen or noticed
1. She gave him a broad [=obvious] hint.
2. He speaks with a broad Midwestern accent.
• during the day when people and things can be easily seen rather than at night
1. The crime was committed in broad daylight.