Definitions

purview

[pur-vyoo] / ˈpɜr vyu /

NOUN

ken

Synonyms

STRONG

acumen apprehension attention attitude awareness cognizance comprehension concept consciousness grasp horizon idea impression insight judgment knowledge light notion picture range reach recognition scope sense sight understanding vision

WEAK

apprehending realizing

Antonyms

STRONG

blindness ignorance misconception misinterpretation mistake misunderstanding stupidity unconsciousness

NOUN

range

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bounds confines domain

STRONG

ambit amplitude area circle compass diapason dimension dimensions earshot expanse extension extent field gamut hearing ken latitude leeway length limits magnitude matter neighborhood orbit order panorama parameters play province radius reach realm run scope space span spectrum sphere spread stretch sweep swing territory tune vicinity width

WEAK

elbowroom extensity run of

Antonyms

STRONG

extreme height insignificance limitation

Example Sentences

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The 38-year-old also currently serves as acting director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, which is not typically a position boasting a purview in European security negotiations.

From Salon

While cryptocurrency regulation will likely take up much of the hearing, senators are also sure to question Selig on prediction markets, whose event contracts fall under the purview of the CFTC.

From Barron's

The agency inspects explosives makers once every three years and has a limited purview.

From The Wall Street Journal

“We have yet to see anybody come forward and say ‘I was like, 8, I was under 10, I was under 14, when I first came within his purview,’” Kelly continued.

From Salon

Congress acknowledged this in the Taiwan Relations Act, thereby removing it from the exclusive purview of the executive.

From The Wall Street Journal

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