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- DictionaryEx·tent/ikˈstent/
noun
- 1. the area covered by something: "an enclosure ten acres in extent"
Mar 9, 2024 · extent (plural extents) A range of values or locations. The space, area, volume, etc., to which something extends . The extent of his knowledge of the language is a few scattered words. ( computing) A contiguous area of storage in a file system . The valuation of property.
Dictionary definition of extent. The degree, scope, or magnitude of something. "She wasn't aware of the full extent of his talents until she saw him perform." Detailed meaning of extent. It denotes the measure or range to which a particular quality, condition, or phenomenon exists or is present.
3 days ago · noun. 1. 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. 2. something extended, as a space; a particular length, area, or volume; something having extension. the limitless extent of the skies.
Definition of extent. 1. as in limit. 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. Synonyms & Similar Words. Relevance. limit. limitation. confines.
the size or importance of something: They are just beginning to realize the full extent of the damage. Her face was injured to such an extent (= so much) that he didn't recognize her. to some extent/to a certain extent. B2. in some ways: I was, to some extent, responsible for the accident.
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to a particular degree or stage, often causing particular results: Sales have fallen badly this year, to the extent that we will have to close some of our stores. It's only worth planting flowers to the extent that it gives you pleasure.
