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extent Definition

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

extent Synonyms

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.

extent Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • contamination: A map should be published showing the possible extent of contamination and blight to housing.
  • damage: What matters is the extent of the error, not the extent of any damage.
  • absorption: Ingestion of food has no significant influence on the rate and extent of absorption, regardless of the dosage form of Tegretol.
  • devastation: View the animation to see contemporary etchings of the London skyline, showing the extent of the devastation.
  • problem: Cause of problem The extent of the problem was alarming.
  • injury: One function of the current is to alert the rest of the body to the location and extent of an injury.

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.
  • assess: A final evaluation will assess the extent to which the project has met its intended aims and delivered its outcomes.
  • determine: The data was analyzed to determine the extent to which acoustic cues affect the patterned behavior.
  • reveal: That is because it reveals the extent of a believer's devotion to God.
  • examine: For we must examine the extent to which the question of the internet affects individuals and their roles as citizens.
  • quantify: Tests followed to quantify the extent of the deterioration.

Adjective modifier

  • lesser: The same is true of fast food, of alcohol to a lesser extent.
  • certain: It was thought to be tempting fate to a certain extent.
  • limited: It may be able to do this to a limited extent.
  • considerable: The burial ground is is of considerable extent, having been recently much enlarged.
  • full: The full extent of Porter's injuries are not known at this time.
  • maximum: The maximum spatial extent of blooms detected during this period are displayed.

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.