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. dimensions
  2. limitations
  3. expansions
  4. realms
  5. boundaries
  6. lengths
Noun
  • But the term has taken on different dimensions for so many people.
    Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Other than the Tremor’s greater ground clearance, the Expedition’s dimensions are essentially unchanged.
    Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of dimensions
Noun
  • Without mandatory breast density notifications, many women were unaware of the limitations of mammograms in their specific cases.
    Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The Employment Fairness Act also introduces new limitations on the types of criminal history information that can be considered.
    Alonzo Martinez, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of limitations
Noun
  • These expansions come amid the increasing popularity of Obamacare with record enrollment for individual coverage purchased on exchanges under the ACA in part because tax credits have continued and been enhanced to more Americans under the Biden-Harris administration.
    Bruce Japsen, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Among those key launches are notable expansions into lip balms, as well as body care.
    James Manso, WWD, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of expansions
Noun
  • Since his debut, the legendary hypeman has continued penetrating people's hearts worldwide through multiple realms, including music, The Olympics, reality television, and snack foods.
    Kenneth J. Williams Jr., Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • There are realms where our humanity — not AI – will always reign supreme.
    Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of realms
Noun
  • Through its Active Wildfire and Wildfire Smoke layers, onX provides real-time updates to help users better understand the perimeters and boundaries of developing wildfires.
    Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
  • As the boundaries for decision-making shift, so does the geography of the boardroom.
    The Sorenson Impact Institute, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of boundaries
Noun
  • The family trees are based on how similar or dissimilar the different species’ genomes are, and the lengths of the tree branches are dictated by how much genetic change there is from one species to another.
    Kate Golembiewski, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Local Facebook groups, previously filled with weekend activity recommendations and hand-me-down clothes offerings, are now swamped with moms ready to go to great lengths to help one another − even while in dire need themselves.
    John Bacon, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of lengths
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