History
History
Synonyms
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Meaning:
compass

an instrument with a needle that points to the magnetic north

boundary, periphery

confines

limits; boundaries

boundaries

distance

the amount, measure, of space or time between two points etc

interval, range

extension

the act of extending or being extended; an additional part

enlargement, continuation

extent

the length, area, range etc (of something)

range, magnitude

horizon

the line at which the earth or sea seems to meet the sky; the limit of one's knowledge, experience, thinking etc

skyline, extent

jurisdiction

the right to administer justice; legal authority

area of authority

length

a measurement from end to end (space or time)

extent of object, distance, time

longitude

a distance east or west (measured in degrees) from a particular point (called a meridian) on a map

extent of object, distance, time

panorama

a wide, uninterrupted view

scene, horizon

radii

radius

range, sweep

radius

(the length of) a straight line from the centre of a circle or sphere to any point on the edge or surface; the outer of he two bones in the forearm

range, sweep

range

a row, line or series (of hills, mountains); a distance at which one can see or hear, or to which sound will carry; distance between limits

sphere, distance, extent

reach

an act of stretching out an arm etc; a length of a river between two bends; to get, go, as far as possible (a place, person, amount etc)

extent, range; stretch

realm

a kingdom; a region

area of responsibility or rule

scope

an opportunity; a range of action or observation

extent or range of something

stretch

(to cause something) to become wider, longer; a continuous period of time, extent of country etc

expanse

sweep

to clear (dust, dirt etc) away (as if) with a brush or broom; to extent;

range, extent

year

the time taken by the Earth to go round the Sun, about 365.25 days; (also called the 'calendar year') the period from 1 January to 31 December; any period of 365 consecutive days

extent of object, distance, time

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