extents

noun

Definition of extentsnext
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

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2
as in expanses
a wide space or area the seemingly endless extent of the windswept prairies

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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

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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

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extents
  1. expanses
  2. dimensions
  3. limitations
  4. expansions
  5. realms
  6. boundaries
  7. lengths
Noun
  • Large expanses of glass that open onto terraces keep the homes, however, from feeling dark and dank.
    Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The roomful of ALOHAs was unlocking the subtle physical details of everyday life, arguably one of the last expanses of unrecorded human activity.
    James Somers, The New Yorker, 25 Nov. 2024
Definition of expanses
Noun
  • By contemplating the ethical dimensions of AI, we are reminded of the importance of addressing the challenges people worldwide face today.
    Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • In closing, achieving an organization's right shape and composition requires a strategic business forecasting exercise that integrates many dimensions.
    Tonushree Mondal, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of dimensions
Noun
  • There’s also the corresponding Van Neumann bottleneck, describing limitations in transfer between the CPU and the memory.
    John Werner, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Recognizing the limitations of traditional ceramics used in watchmaking – namely their propensity to shatter upon impact – the brand set out to create a substance that would offer the aesthetic appeal of ceramic without compromising on resilience.
    Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of limitations
Noun
  • Strong networks help women identify opportunities for partnerships, collaborations, and market expansions.
    Melissa Houston, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The expansions presented in the article as gift ideas can be purchased directly from the publisher, through online vendors such as Amazon or ordered via your Friendly Local Game Store.
    Rob Wieland, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of expansions
Noun
  • Lately, deep reds have been trending in many realms of culture—think decor, fashion, and beauty.
    Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Their association with death may be a practical necessity for them, but the human world has always sought a more mystical connection—making these birds the bridge between the realms of the living and the dead.
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of realms
Noun
  • Likewise, set boundaries on content consumption.
    Shay Levister, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Gracefully opting out Navigating the discomfort of setting boundaries around gift-giving traditions can be challenging.
    Julianna Bragg, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of boundaries
Noun
  • Wondering how exactly rosemary can encourage your hair to reach new lengths?
    Lisa DeSantis, Glamour, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The Marines went to extreme lengths to shield Sasaki from the media in his five years with them, so much so that the intensely private Ohtani seems like an open book by comparison.
    Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of lengths
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