spectrum

noun
UK: /ˈspektrəm/
US: /ˈspektrəm/

  1. A range of different positions, opinions, etc. between two extreme points.

    1. His views fall on the left of the political spectrum.
    2. The company's products cover a broad spectrum of customer needs, from basic to advanced.

  2. A band of colors, as seen in a rainbow, produced by separation of light.

    1. We saw a beautiful spectrum after the rain.
    2. The prism refracted the white light into a full spectrum of vibrant colors.

  3. A range or scope of related things, ideas, or activities.

    1. The project covers a wide spectrum of research areas.
    2. The course offers a comprehensive spectrum of approaches to data analysis.

Synonyms

range scope extent series scale gamut

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "spectrum" in English means: A range of different positions, opinions, etc. between two extreme points., A band of colors, as seen in a rainbow, produced by separation of light., A range or scope of related things, ideas, or activities..

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

Synonyms for "spectrum": range, scope, extent, series, scale, gamut.

Example usage of "spectrum": "His views fall on the left of the political spectrum.". More examples on the page.