all-around contest
nounUK /ˌɔːl.əˈraʊnd ˈkɒn.tɛst/
US /ˌɔːl.əˈraʊnd ˈkɑːn.tɛst/
A game where you try many different things to see who is best at all of them.
She won the all-around contest by doing well in running, jumping, and throwing.
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2. A competition that judges a person's total skill across several categories rather than just one.
The gymnastics all-around contest includes floor, vault, bars, and beam.
3. A general contest to find the best overall performer in a group.
He entered the all-around contest at the fair and won a ribbon.
4. An event where points from many small games are added up to pick one winner.
The school held an all-around contest with spelling, math, and art rounds.