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- DictionaryEx·tent/ikˈstent/
noun
- 1. the area covered by something: "an enclosure ten acres in extent"
noun. uk / ɪkˈstent / us. Add to word list. B2 [ no plural ] 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:
1. a. : the range over which something extends : scope. the extent of her jurisdiction. b. : the amount of space or surface that something occupies or the distance over which it extends : magnitude. the extent of the forest. c. : the point, degree, or limit to which something extends. using talents to the greatest extent. 2. a.
1. magnitude, measure, amount, compass, range, expanse, stretch, reach, length. Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: extent /ɪkˈstɛnt/ n. the range over which something extends; scope. an area or volume. Etymology: 14th Century: from Old French extente, from Latin extentus extensive, from extendere to extend.
Definition of extent in Essential American English Dictionary. extent. noun [ no plural ] us / ɪkˈstent/ the size or importance of something: They are just beginning to realize the full extent of the damage. to a great, large, etc. extent. mainly: Her book is based to a large extent on real events. to some extent/to a certain extent.
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.
Definition of extent. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.
Definition of extent noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
