"Citizen boards bring into the decision-making system a broad background of experience."

They therefore bring a broad background to the problem of endangered species.

It's difficult to explain without your having a broad background in historical physics.

The recommendation is intended to turn out teachers of broader educational backgrounds.

He has a broad background in classical theatre, television and film.

There was much less to be known about the broader background against which policy had to be made.

What they get here is an education geared less to vocation than to broad cultural background.

Christensen is an attorney with a broad legal background in real estate development.

His delineation of the broader social background is far more precise.

"I think I have a broad enough background to try any kind of case," he said.