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Meaning of the word extent in English

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extent

US /ɪkˈstent/
UK /ɪkˈstent/
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Noun

1.

the degree to which something has spread; its area or scope

Example:
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The full extent of the damage is still unknown.
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To what extent do you agree with this statement?
Synonym:
scopescaledegreemagnituderange
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Related Word:
to the extent thatto some extent