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Extent: meaning, definitions and examples

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extent

 

[ ɪkˈstɛnt ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

measurement

The area covered by something, especially land or a piece of land.

Synonyms

magnitude, range, scope

Examples of usage

  • The extent of the damage caused by the hurricane was enormous.
  • They were shocked by the extent of the forest destruction.
  • The extent of the problem became clear after further investigation.
Context #2 | Noun

degree

The degree to which something happens or is likely to happen.

Synonyms

degree, level

Examples of usage

  • To what extent are you willing to go to achieve your goals?
  • The extent of his knowledge on the subject is impressive.
  • I can't predict the extent of the impact this decision will have.
Context #3 | Verb

achieve

To achieve or carry out to the full or to the necessary extent.

Synonyms

expand, lengthen, prolong

Examples of usage

  • He extended his hand to help her up.
  • The company plans to extend its services to more regions.
  • The deadline was extended to accommodate all participants.

Translations

Translations of the word "extent" in other languages:

🇵🇹 extensão

🇮🇳 प्रसार

🇩🇪 Umfang

🇮🇩 luas

🇺🇦 обсяг

🇵🇱 zakres

🇯🇵 範囲

🇫🇷 étendue

🇪🇸 extensión

🇹🇷 kapsam

🇰🇷 범위

🇸🇦 مدى

🇨🇿 rozsah

🇸🇰 rozsah

🇨🇳 范围

🇸🇮 obseg

🇮🇸 umfang

🇰🇿 көлемі

🇬🇪 მასშტაბი

🇦🇿 həcm

🇲🇽 extensión

Etymology

The word 'extent' originated from the Latin word 'extentus', which means 'stretched out'. The concept of extent has been used in various contexts throughout history, from land measurement to the degree of something happening. Over time, 'extent' has evolved to represent the range or scope of something, reflecting its importance in defining boundaries and limits.

See also: extend, extendable, extended, extendedly, extending, extension, extensions, extensive.

Word Frequency Rank

At #562 in the frequency ranking, this word is highly important for effective communication. It's commonly used in daily situations and should be prioritized in your vocabulary building.