Definition of spectrumnext
as in range
the distance or extent between possible extremes the complete spectrum of opinions on this hotly debated subject

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Recent Examples of spectrum Meanwhile, Michael Rider’s Celine and Miu Miu explored the opposite end of the spectrum with supple, second-skin boots that fit closer to the leg. — Camila Quimper, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026 At least half the original candidates in Alaska’s crowded governor’s race took positions critical of trawling or bycatch as contenders across the political spectrum called for tighter restrictions. — Annika Hammerschlag, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026 Somewhere in the governance, process and liability spectrum is a need for humans to follow the policies and ensure compliance with the policies. — Jennifer C. Wolfe, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026 The audience will be Michigan voters from across the political spectrum. — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for spectrum
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Noun
  • The test also addressed the system’s maximum-range requirement.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2026
  • At times, Zukenee’s chameleonic range and ironic language can feel like a shrewd substitute for vulnerability.
    — Narsimha Gour Chintaluri, Pitchfork, 21 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Pacific Fusion’s system, at least in theory, charges on the scale of seconds and then requires only one compression.
    — Sarah Scoles, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Anthropic said that its initiative will give it more flexibility and scale to make donations for the benefit of humanity.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 20 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The panel, which Acer claims covers 100% of the DCI-P3 color gamut, displays colors and blacks remarkably well, thanks to HDR True Black support.
    — Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 11 Oct. 2026
  • The university says that Glover, in his position as executive advisor, will work with the gamut of university leadership, including the president, provost and college deans.
    — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 15 Sep. 2026

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“Spectrum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spectrum. Accessed 22 Oct. 2026.

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