scope (n)
range (n)
reach (n)
orbit (n)
compass (n)
ambit (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 07
def an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
examples a piano has a greater range than the human voice
the ambit of municipal legislation
within the compass of this article
within the scope of an investigation
outside the reach of the law
in the political orbit of a world power
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Hypernym extent
Derivationally related form compass → compass
Derivationally related form range → range; range → range
Derivationally related form scope → scopal
Hyponym approximate range, ballpark; confines; contrast; internationality, internationalism; latitude; horizon, view, purview; sweep, expanse; gamut; spectrum; palette, pallet
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Derivationally related form scopal → scope
Pertainym (pertains to noun) scopal → scope
Hyponym extent
Hypernym approximate range, ballpark; confines; contrast; internationality, internationalism; latitude; horizon, view, purview; sweep, expanse; gamut; spectrum; palette, pallet
Derivationally related form compass → compass
Derivationally related form range → range; range → range

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