extent (Meaning)

Wordnet

extent (n)

the point or degree to which something extends

the distance or area or volume over which something extends

Webster

extent (a.)

Extended.

Webster

extent (n.)

Space or degree to which a thing is extended; hence, superficies; compass; bulk; size; length; as, an extent of country or of line; extent of information or of charity.

Degree; measure; proportion.

A peculiar species of execution upon debts due to the crown, under which the lands and goods of the debtor may be seized to secure payment.

A process of execution by which the lands and goods of a debtor are valued and delivered to the creditor.

extent Sentence Examples

  1. The extent of the damage caused by the storm was still being assessed.
  2. We were shocked by the extent of the destruction caused by the earthquake.
  3. The company is investigating the extent of the data breach.
  4. The research team is still trying to determine the extent of the contamination.
  5. The police are unsure of the extent of the suspect's involvement in the crime.
  6. The extent of the athlete's injuries is still unknown.
  7. The government's economic stimulus package is expected to have a significant impact on the extent of the recession.
  8. The extent of the support for the new law surprised even its sponsors.
  9. The extent of the company's operations is global.
  10. The extent of the flooding was unprecedented, leaving many communities underwater.

FAQs About the word extent

the point or degree to which something extends, the distance or area or volume over which something extendsExtended., Space or degree to which a thing is extend

limit, limitation, boundary, confines, ceiling,end, line, bound, termination, barrier

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The extent of the damage caused by the storm was still being assessed.

We were shocked by the extent of the destruction caused by the earthquake.

The company is investigating the extent of the data breach.

The research team is still trying to determine the extent of the contamination.