Extent

/ɪkˈstɛnt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The area covered by something; the range or scope of something.

The extent of the forest has decreased significantly over the past few decades.

The degree to which something is subject to change or influence.

To a great extent, the economy is affected by global market trends.

The length or duration of something.

The extent of the project was planned to take two years.

An amount or degree of something.

To some extent, the new policy has improved employee morale.

The maximum amount of something that is allowed or can be achieved.

The extent of the damage was beyond what was initially estimated.

From Middle English extent, from Latin extensio, meaning 'to stretch out'.

to some extent:

partly; to a certain degree.

beyond the extent:

more than what is typical or typical.

to a large extent:

mostly; for the most part.

To what degree or level something is true.

The extent of his knowledge is impressive.

Used to refer casually to a limit or boundary.

I can only help to an extent.