Spanning: meaning, definitions and examples

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spanning

 

[ หˆspรฆnษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

covering area

To span means to extend across a certain distance or area. It often implies a bridge-like connection, literally or figuratively. Spanning can refer to physical structures like bridges that extend over a body of water, or it can describe a range of topics in a discussion. The term is frequently used in both engineering and metaphorical contexts to denote inclusiveness or breadth.

Synonyms

bridge, cover, extend, stretch.

Examples of usage

  • The bridge spans the river.
  • Her knowledge spans many fields.
  • The project spans two years.
  • The artist's work spans different genres.

Translations

Translations of the word "spanning" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น abrangente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเฅเคฏเคพเคชเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช spannend

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menjangkau

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพั…ะพะฟะปัŽัŽั‡ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rozciฤ…gajฤ…cy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅบƒใŒใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉtendu

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ extensivo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yayฤฑlma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํฌ๊ด„์ ์ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู…ุชุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rozsรกhlรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rozsiahly

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ทจ่ถŠ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ raztegnjen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ umfรฆรฐi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะผั‚ะธั‚ั‹ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒคแƒแƒ แƒ—แƒแƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yayฤฑlma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ extensivo

Etymology

The word 'span' originates from the Old English term 'spannian,' which means to stretch or extend. This term has roots in the Proto-West Germanic '*spanล' associated with stretching across. Historically, it was used to describe physical measurements and structures, particularly in architecture and construction. Over time, 'span' evolved in its usage to encompass a broader range of meanings, including the idea of breadth in knowledge and scope. The verb form 'spanning' reflects its active use in both literal and figurative contexts, illustrating how components connect and encompass larger ideas or distances.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,849, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.