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extent
[ik-stent]
noun
the space or degree to which a thing extends; length, area, volume, or scope.
the extent of his lands; to be right to a certain extent.
Synonyms: , , , , , , , ,something extended, as a space; a particular length, area, or volume; something having extension.
the limitless extent of the skies.
U.S. Law.Ìýa writ, or a levy, by which a debtor's lands are valued and transferred to the creditor, absolutely or for a term of years.
English Law.Ìý
Also called writ of extent.Ìýa writ to recover debts of a record due to the crown, under which land, property, etc., may be seized.
a seizure made under such a writ.
Logic.Ìýextension.
Archaic.Ìýassessment or valuation, as of land.
extent
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noun
the range over which something extends; scope
the extent of the damage
an area or volume
a vast extent of concrete
law a writ authorizing a person to whom a debt is due to assume temporary possession of his debtor's lands
logic another word for extension
Other 51³Ô¹Ï Forms
- preextent noun
51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins
51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins
Origin of extent1
Idioms and Phrases
Example Sentences
The extent of their injuries has not been publicly released.
It was unclear to what extent protesters might target the parade itself.
As we memorialize Brian Wilson’s death on Wednesday at age 82, it is difficult to comprehend the vast extent of his musical legacy.
Responding to the announcement, home affairs committee chairwoman Dame Karen Bradley said the cost of asylum hotels has risen to a "staggering extent".
Loyalist paramilitaries were involved but to what extent was never firmly established.
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When To Use
Extent is the length, area, volume, or scope something reaches to, as in The extent of Sheree’s knowledge of science fiction was very deep.Extent is a very common term that can refer to measurements, concepts, ideals, plans, and many other fields that measure anything, literal or figurative.Extent can also refer to something that has a lengthening, stretching out, or enlarging scope, especially when the boundaries aren’t known. You might hear someone talk about the limitless extent of space, for example.The phrase the extent of means that something has reached the extreme or the border of how far it can go, as in I can raise your allowance by $5, but that’s the extent of what I can do.Example: We know that the pan can get hot, but we are unsure to what extent.
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