What does the cryptic crossword clue "Comprehensive, even if approximate (8)" mean?

The definition is "approximate". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). THO (synonym="THO") + ROUGH (synonym="ROUGH") = THOROUGH; definition: "Comprehensive," The answer is THOROUGH.

Comprehensive, even if approximate (8)

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