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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Many of the obstacles — insurance claims, mortgage relief — reach beyond the purview of a mayor.

From Los Angeles Times

Ad creation has traditionally been the purview of creative workers and ad agencies.

From The Wall Street Journal

Target prices for stocks are usually the purview of Wall Street brokers, who produce research for clients such as ARK.

From Barron's

For Talia Kraines, an editorial lead at Spotify whose purview includes North American Christmas playlists, holiday music serves to “make people feel part of a collective and make them feel good.”

From The Wall Street Journal

A White House spokesman said the renovation efforts were within the president’s purview.

From The Wall Street Journal

purview

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