An area or sphere of action, enquiry, or interest; a (wider or narrower) range of opportunities, or of objects, for activity or consideration; a…

figurative. A sphere of action or labour, esp. of an elevated or spiritual character.

figurative. A ‘sphere’ or region of action or activity; rank, station. (Often with direct reference to sense 1a.) Obsolete.

A province or domain in which one's activities or faculties find scope or exercise, or within which they are naturally confined; range or compass of…

A sphere of action, influence, or responsibility; the proper function or area of concern of a particular person or group; duty, business.

(a) a field or piece of ground on which agricultural labour is carried out (now rare); (b) a sphere of work, an area of activity or responsibility.

In extended use: the scope or limits of anything (as a document, inquiry, scheme, subject, occupation, etc.); remit; intent.

The sphere or area over which any activity operates or is effective; range of application or of subjects embraced; the reach or tendency of an…

The act or fact of covering; the area, range, number, etc., that is covered by something; spec.. The inclusiveness or range of functions of a…

Chiefly with possessive: a person's particular speciality, interest, or talent. Also: a manner, style, etc., characteristic of someone or something…