extent

noun
UK: /ɪkˈstent/
US: /ɪkˈstent/

  1. The size, area, or length of something.

    1. I don't know the extent of damage.
    2. The full extent of the storm's damage will not be known for weeks.

  2. The degree to which something happens or is the case.

    1. To some extent, I agree with you.
    2. We don't yet know the full extent to which these policies are affecting the economy.

  3. The range over which something extends; scope.

    1. The extent of his knowledge is impressive.
    2. The government is concerned about the growing extent of poverty in the region.

Synonyms

size amount degree scope range magnitude

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "extent" in English means: The size, area, or length of something., The degree to which something happens or is the case., The range over which something extends; scope..

The phonetic transcription of "extent" is /ɪkˈstent/ in British English and /ɪkˈstent/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "extent": size, amount, degree, scope, range, magnitude.

Example usage of "extent": "I don't know the extent of damage.". More examples on the page.