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
  • This is a trek across rugged tundra alongside wild lakes and rivers amidst the vast expanses of wilderness that define Alaska.
    Everett Potter, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
  • As a result, Disney's show was soon eclipsed by others elsewhere which were held over fields and expanses of water like Dubai's dramatic display.
    Caroline Reid, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of expanses
Noun
  • Addressing all these dimensions is crucial for employee flourishing.
    Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Despite some changes in outfield dimensions, Oracle is still very much a pitcher’s park.
    Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of dimensions
Noun
  • However, the current version of the standard has limitations in addressing the requirements of business-to-business (B2B) transactions.
    Aleksandra Bal, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
  • These imperfections are a result of the limitations of the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT), a planet-wide network of radio telescopes that acts like a single planet-wide observatory thanks to a technique known as very long baseline interferometry.
    Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of limitations
Noun
  • The coordinated expansions and contractions of the group could confuse a potential attacker and make any individual fish a less likely target.
    Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
  • However, the brand does plan to launch two collection launches per year, Fall and Spring—with new products in every category, as well as several category expansions.
    Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of expansions
Noun
  • And so the entire experience was designed to help people understand what these three realms mean to them.
    Charles Moss, SPIN, 23 Dec. 2024
  • In these realms, Archaea—microorganisms similar to, but evolutionarily distinct from, bacteria—thrive.
    Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of realms
Noun
  • Not only do these gins demonstrate outstanding quality, but many are pushing the boundaries of gin in new and unexpected ways, often by using local botanicals that add a new aroma and flavor dimension to gin while retaining its character.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Parents must set boundaries, manage screen time, and prioritize family well-being over clicks and likes.
    Andrae Bailey, Orlando Sentinel, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of boundaries
Noun
  • In that regard, Thursday night’s game against the Indiana Pacers stands as a reminder of the lengths the Miami Heat already have gone to get the length of rookie Kel’el Ware into the rotation.
    Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Next, use the nozzle tip to apply the glaze from mid-lengths to ends before massaging it into the hair, all the way up the roots.
    Jenny Berg, Allure, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of lengths
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