extent

[ ik-stent ]

/ ɪkˈstɛnt /

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noun

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.

something extended, as a space; a particular length, area, or volume; something having extension: the limitless extent of the skies.

U.S. Law. a writ, or a levy, by which a debtor's lands are valued and transferred to the creditor, absolutely or for a term of years.

English Law.

Also called writ of extent. a writ to recover debts of a record due to the crown, under which land, property, etc., may be seized.
a seizure made under such a writ.

Logic. extension (def. 12).

Archaic. assessment or valuation, as of land.

Origin of extent

1250–1300; Middle English extente assessment <Medieval Latin extenta, noun use of feminine of Latin extentus, past participle of extendere to extend

SYNONYMS FOR extent

1 magnitude, measure, amount, compass, range, expanse, stretch, reach, length.

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OTHER WORDS FROM extent

pre·ex·tent, noun

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH extent

extant, extent

Words nearby extent

extensor muscle of fingers, extensor muscle of index finger, extensor muscle of little finger, extensor pollicis brevis, extensor retinaculum, extent, extenuate, extenuating, extenuating circumstance, extenuating circumstances, extenuation

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Example sentences from the Web for extent

My dad was a sailor, and all through my childhood he was away half of the time at sea, and to an extent I have a similar job.
Belle & Sebastian Aren’t So Shy Anymore|James Joiner|January 7, 2015|DAILY BEAST
That was the extent of it during the peak of the flames, and the numbers that swooshed around in the press the next day.
The Fiery Death of Sotto Sotto, Toronto’s Celebrity Hotspot|Shinan Govani|December 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST
I did not think that it would go to the extent it did, but our office was not shocked.
The Baptism of Michael Brown Sr. and Ferguson’s Baptism by Fire|Justin Glawe|November 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
To what extent was the testimony the grand jury heard corroborated or contradicted by forensic evidence?
Ferguson’s Grand Jury Bought Darren Wilson’s Story|Paul Campos|November 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST

I do feel that television and movies to some extent—which are even more dangerous—have replaced books in terms of where people go.
James Patterson Goes Full ‘Fahrenheit 451’ With Burning Book Video|William O’Connor|November 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
On turning the paper through ninety degrees or by actual measurement, the extent of the illusion will become apparent.
Visual Illusions|Matthew Luckiesh
The French, and to some extent the English, dispense with introductions at a private ball.
Our Deportment|John H. Young
After you have made this call, it is, to some extent, optional with you as to what further attentions you shall pay the party.
Martine's Hand-book of Etiquette, and Guide to True Politeness|Arthur Martine
In a joint-stock company, on the contrary, each partner is bound only to the extent of his share.
An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations|Adam Smith
The extent of the ministries' authority over trusts is not clear.
Area Handbook for Bulgaria|Eugene K. Keefe, Violeta D. Baluyut, William Giloane, Anne K. Long, James M. Moore, and Neda A. Walpole

British Dictionary definitions for extent

extent

/ (ɪkˈstɛnt) /

noun

the range over which something extends; scopethe extent of the damage

an area or volumea vast extent of concrete

US law a writ authorizing a person to whom a debt is due to assume temporary possession of his debtor's lands

logic another word for extension (def. 11)

Word Origin for extent

C14: from Old French extente, from Latin extentus extensive, from extendere to extend

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Idioms and Phrases with extent

extent

see to some degree (extent).

单词	extent
释义	extent [ ik-stent ] / ɪkˈstɛnt / SEE SYNONYMS FOR extent ON THESAURUS.COM noun 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. something extended, as a space; a particular length, area, or volume; something having extension: the limitless extent of the skies. U.S. Law. a writ, or a levy, by which a debtor's lands are valued and transferred to the creditor, absolutely or for a term of years. English Law. Also called writ of extent. a writ to recover debts of a record due to the crown, under which land, property, etc., may be seized. a seizure made under such a writ. Logic. extension (def. 12). Archaic. assessment or valuation, as of land. Origin of extent 1250–1300; Middle English extente assessment <Medieval Latin extenta, noun use of feminine of Latin extentus, past participle of extendere to extend SYNONYMS FOR extent 1 magnitude, measure, amount, compass, range, expanse, stretch, reach, length. SEE SYNONYMS FOR extent ON THESAURUS.COM OTHER WORDS FROM extent pre·ex·tent, noun WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH extent extant, extent Words nearby extent extensor muscle of fingers, extensor muscle of index finger, extensor muscle of little finger, extensor pollicis brevis, extensor retinaculum, extent, extenuate, extenuating, extenuating circumstance, extenuating circumstances, extenuation Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for extent My dad was a sailor, and all through my childhood he was away half of the time at sea, and to an extent I have a similar job. Belle & Sebastian Aren’t So Shy Anymore\|James Joiner\|January 7, 2015\|DAILY BEAST That was the extent of it during the peak of the flames, and the numbers that swooshed around in the press the next day. The Fiery Death of Sotto Sotto, Toronto’s Celebrity Hotspot\|Shinan Govani\|December 30, 2014\|DAILY BEAST I did not think that it would go to the extent it did, but our office was not shocked. The Baptism of Michael Brown Sr. and Ferguson’s Baptism by Fire\|Justin Glawe\|November 27, 2014\|DAILY BEAST To what extent was the testimony the grand jury heard corroborated or contradicted by forensic evidence? Ferguson’s Grand Jury Bought Darren Wilson’s Story\|Paul Campos\|November 25, 2014\|DAILY BEAST I do feel that television and movies to some extent—which are even more dangerous—have replaced books in terms of where people go. James Patterson Goes Full ‘Fahrenheit 451’ With Burning Book Video\|William O’Connor\|November 25, 2014\|DAILY BEAST On turning the paper through ninety degrees or by actual measurement, the extent of the illusion will become apparent. Visual Illusions\|Matthew Luckiesh The French, and to some extent the English, dispense with introductions at a private ball. Our Deportment\|John H. Young After you have made this call, it is, to some extent, optional with you as to what further attentions you shall pay the party. Martine's Hand-book of Etiquette, and Guide to True Politeness\|Arthur Martine In a joint-stock company, on the contrary, each partner is bound only to the extent of his share. An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations\|Adam Smith The extent of the ministries' authority over trusts is not clear. Area Handbook for Bulgaria\|Eugene K. Keefe, Violeta D. Baluyut, William Giloane, Anne K. Long, James M. Moore, and Neda A. Walpole British Dictionary definitions for extent extent / (ɪkˈstɛnt) / noun the range over which something extends; scopethe extent of the damage an area or volumea vast extent of concrete US law a writ authorizing a person to whom a debt is due to assume temporary possession of his debtor's lands logic another word for extension (def. 11) Word Origin for extent C14: from Old French extente, from Latin extentus extensive, from extendere to extend Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Idioms and Phrases with extent extent see to some degree (extent). The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Words related to extent breadth, term, length, degree, intensity, expansion, matter, amount, measure, duration, scope, quantity, size, purview, neighborhood, proportions, tract, sweep, sphere, radius
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