blanket decision

[peppy_man]

I guess the meaning of 'blanket'' is 'unlimited'.
Is this correct?
If so, is there any other examples that start with 'blanket'?

[Red5]

In my opinion, a "blanket decision" is one that covers everything.

[peppy_man]

Red5, thank you.

>In my opinion, a "blanket decision" is one that covers everything.

You cleared up my question about the meaning of 'blanket'.
By the way, I picked up some examples of 'blanket' + something,
including 'blanket ban', 'blanket prohibition', 'blanket agreement',
'blanket measures' and 'blanket decision' etc.
Looking at these examples and considering that 'blanket' has a meaning 'covering everything'', can I replace 'blanket' in the examples with 'comprehensive'?

[Marylin]

Originally Posted by peppy_man

Red5, thank you.

>In my opinion, a "blanket decision" is one that covers everything.

You cleared up my question about the meaning of 'blanket'.
By the way, I picked up some examples of 'blanket' + something,
including 'blanket ban', 'blanket prohibition', 'blanket agreement',
'blanket measures' and 'blanket decision' etc.
Looking at these examples and considering that 'blanket' has a meaning 'covering everything'', can I replace 'blanket' in the examples with 'comprehensive'?

Comprehensive means covering a wide scope, something has a really wide spectrum, it's global and far ranging.

Blanket (adj.) Applies to or covers all conditions and instances.

ex.
-There has been a lot of flooding in our area lately. Do you have a house insurance with a flood protection clause?

-Oh, yes, we have a blanket insurance. If ANYTHING goes wrong with our house, we are well covered.

blanket insurance covers everything without exception. One insurance for everything...every aspect is looked after. (a little unrealistic but it's just an example)

Taking the same example, you can have a comprehensive insurance for your family. That means that the insurance has a very wide spectrum and it could be your: life insurance, house insurance, vehicle insurance, etc all in one. So it does take into account a lot of different things but does not go into details as much.

[Red5]

Thanks Marylin.

[peppy_man]

Marylin, thank you for your explanation about the difference between 'blanket insurance' and 'comprehensive insurance'. It really helped me understand the difference between the two words.

[Marylin]

Originally Posted by Red5

Thanks Marylin.

No problem!

[Marylin]

Originally Posted by peppy_man

Marylin, thank you for your explanation about the difference between 'blanket insurance' and 'comprehensive insurance'. It really helped me understand the difference between the two words.

you're very welcome!