extent

Extent is defined as how far something goes or extends.

(noun)

An example of extent is the amount of damage done by a flood.

See extent in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

the space, amount, or degree to which a thing extends; size; length; breadth
range or limits of anything; scope; coverage
an extended space; vast area: an extent of woodland
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

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

See extent in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

a. The range, magnitude, or distance over which a thing extends: landowners unaware of the extent of their own holdings.
b. The degree to which a thing extends: prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
An extensive space or area: an extent of desert.
Law
a. A writ allowing a creditor to assume temporary ownership of a debtor's property.
b. In Great Britain, a writ allowing a creditor to seize a debtor's property temporarily.
c. The seizure in execution of such a writ.
Archaic An assessment or valuation, as of land in Britain, especially for taxation.