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ex·tent (ek stent′, ik-)

noun

  1. the space, amount, or degree to which a thing extends; size; length; breadth
  2. range or limits of anything; scope; coverage
  3. an extended space; vast area an extent of woodland
  4. Eng. Law, Historical
    1. a writ directing the seizure of a debtor's property to compel payment of the debt
    2. a valuation of property, as one made in connection with such a writ

Etymology: ME extente < Anglo-Fr < OFr estente < estendre < L extendere

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extent

n.

degree, limit, span, space, area, measure, size, proportions, bulk, length, breadth, compass, scope, reach, sweep, amplitude, spaciousness, capaciousness, width, range, amount, expanse, magnitude, intensity; see also breadth 2.


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extent Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • contamination: A map should be published showing the possible extent of contamination and blight to housing.

Preposition: that

  • parity: Extent that parity private insurance are insurance companies that endeavor is information.

Converse of object

  • permit: Candidate Record Sheets... to the fullest extent permitted by law.

Adjective modifier

  • lesser: The same is true of fast food, of alcohol to a lesser extent.

Converse of subject

  • strike: Beecham praised this citizen model and was struck by the extent of support for it, across sectors and across political parties.
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