1
b
: the amount of space or surface that something occupies or the distance over which it extends : magnitude
the extent of the forest
c
: the point, degree, or limit to which something extends
using talents to the greatest extent
2
a
: seizure (as of land) in execution of a writ of extent in Great Britain
also
: the condition of being so seized
b
: a writ giving to a creditor temporary possession of his debtor's property
3
archaic
: valuation (as of land) in Great Britain especially for taxation
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Examples of extent in a Sentence
She tried to determine the extent of the damage.
the full extent of human knowledge
He questions the extent to which these remedies are needed.
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But strikers Carlos Vinicius, Islam Slimani and, to an extent, Darwin Nunez have struggled to transfer their Primeira Liga form in Portugal to the Premier League.
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The Athletic Uk Staff, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
As the wildfires continue to burn in Los Angeles, the extent of the damage to property and minds is front and center.
—The Deadline Team, Deadline, 24 Jan. 2025
The observations also confirmed 2024 PT5 had all the characteristics expected of a rocky surface, including the extent to which its orbit is perturbed by solar radiation.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 24 Jan. 2025
According to Resume Now’s latest 2025 Wage Reality Report, financial stress is reaching critical levels for U.S. workers to the extent that it’s being called the Wage Crisis of 2025.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
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The Athletic Uk Staff, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
As the wildfires continue to burn in Los Angeles, the extent of the damage to property and minds is front and center.
—The Deadline Team, Deadline, 24 Jan. 2025
The observations also confirmed 2024 PT5 had all the characteristics expected of a rocky surface, including the extent to which its orbit is perturbed by solar radiation.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 24 Jan. 2025
According to Resume Now’s latest 2025 Wage Reality Report, financial stress is reaching critical levels for U.S. workers to the extent that it’s being called the Wage Crisis of 2025.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
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“Extent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/extent. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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extent
noun
ex·tent
ik-ˈstent 
1
: the range, distance, or space over or through which something extends
the extent of the Roman empire
2
: the point, degree, or limit to which something extends
the extent of her knowledge
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