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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“Whats going on with mycareer” has also extended beyond my personal purview and into my consideration of other people’s careers, too.

From Salon

But every gallery contains surprises, and for a show with such an expansive purview and so many artworks, the result is surprisingly cohesive.

From The Wall Street Journal

If Miss Genovese disciplines me in front of him, she will lose the impression that she has total control over all the operators under her purview.

From Literature

In a reorganization that began last year, six key organizations, including the military’s AI office, were all put under Michael’s purview.

From The Wall Street Journal

His purview includes Disney’s theme parks, famed Imagineering division, merchandise, cruise line, as well as the Aulani Resort and Spa in Hawaii.

From Los Angeles Times

purview

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