Pronunciation

/ɪkˈstɛnt/

Definitions

• Noun: The range or scope of something, typically referring to its size, area, or duration; how far it extends or spreads. For example: “The extent of the damage was not immediately clear.”
• Noun (Law): The full range or reach of a legal authority, right, or jurisdiction. For instance: “The court’s decision had far-reaching extent on future cases.”
• Verb (Rarely used): To extend or stretch out over a particular area or period. Example: “The forest extents for miles along the riverbank.”

Phrases

• “To some extent”: Indicating that something is true or valid up to a certain limit or degree. E.g., “I agree with your argument to some extent.”
• “Extent of one’s knowledge”: Referring to the limits of what one knows or understands. Example: “The report covered the full extent of her research findings.”
• “To the greatest extent possible”: Meaning to do something as much as one can. Example: “We must conserve resources to the greatest extent possible.”

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The extent of his influence on modern art cannot be overstated.”
• Legal Noun: “The new law increased the government’s regulatory extent over online platforms.”
• Verb (Rarely used): “The empire’s borders extended across continents, reaching an immense extent.”

Synonyms

• Range
• Scope
• Breadth
• Dimension
• Magnitude
• Size
• Length
• Reach
• Scale
• Span
• Coverage