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单词 extents
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extent

noun

ex·​tent ik-ˈstent How to pronounce extent (audio)
1
a
: the range over which something extends : scope
the extent of her jurisdiction
b
: the amount of space or surface that something occupies or the distance over which it extends : magnitude
the extent of the forest
c
: the point, degree, or limit to which something extends
using talents to the greatest extent
2
a
: seizure (as of land) in execution of a writ of extent in Great Britain
also : the condition of being so seized
b
: a writ giving to a creditor temporary possession of his debtor's property
3
archaic : valuation (as of land) in Great Britain especially for taxation

Synonyms

  • bound
  • boundary
  • cap
  • ceiling
  • confines
  • end
  • limit
  • limitation
  • line
  • termination
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Example Sentences

She tried to determine the extent of the damage. the full extent of human knowledge He questions the extent to which these remedies are needed.
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Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French estente, extente land valuation, from extendre, estendre to survey, evaluate, literally, to extend

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3

Kids Definition

extent

noun
ex·​tent ik-ˈstent How to pronounce extent (audio)
1
: the range, distance, or space over or through which something extends
the extent of the Roman empire
2
: the point, degree, or limit to which something extends
the extent of her knowledge

extents

noun

plural of extent
1
as in limits
a real or imaginary point beyond which a person or thing cannot go the coach exceeded the extent of his authority by exempting some of the players from the requirement

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • limits
  • limitations
  • boundaries
  • confines
  • bounds
  • lines
  • ends
  • barriers
  • ceilings
  • edges
  • caps
  • terminations
  • extremities
  • borders
  • margins
  • terminuses
  • termini
  • verges
  • fences
  • restraints
  • fag ends
  • rims
  • walls
  • brims
  • hedges
  • outsides
  • bars
  • stops
2
as in expanses
a wide space or area the seemingly endless extent of the windswept prairies

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • expanses
  • expansions
  • lengths
  • distances
  • stretches
  • plains
  • breadths
  • depths
  • sheets
  • reaches
  • territories
  • wastes
  • fields
  • spreads
  • domains
  • ranges
  • scopes
  • extensions
  • latitudes
  • spheres
  • magnitudes
  • spectra
  • scales
  • voids
  • amplitudes
  • spans
  • spectrums
  • gamuts
  • sweeps
  • immensities
  • compasses
3
as in scopes
an area over which activity, capacity, or influence extends the extent of this criminal investigation has widened considerably since it began

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • scopes
  • realms
  • ranges
  • confines
  • dimensions
  • widths
  • breadths
  • amplitudes
  • reaches
  • ambits
  • elements
  • regions
  • spectrums
  • compasses
  • circles
  • sweeps
  • provinces
  • spheres
  • domains
  • spectra
  • terrains
  • fields
  • disciplines
  • frontiers
  • departments
  • bailiwicks
  • gamuts
  • fiefs
  • horizons
  • specialties
  • fiefdoms
  • spreads
  • panoramas
  • demesnes
4
as in dimensions
the total amount of measurable space or surface occupied by something looking at the extent of the stain on my shirt, you might think that I had spilled a gallon of coffee

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • dimensions
  • sizes
  • magnitudes
  • proportions
  • measurements
  • areas
  • measures
  • volumes
  • amplitudes
  • bulks
  • masses
  • immensities
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