EXTENT


Meaning of EXTENT in English

n. 1 the space over which a thing extends. 2 the width or limits of application; scope (to a great extent; to the full extent of their power).

[ ME f. AF extente f. med.L extenta past part. of L extendere: see EXTEND ]

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