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spectrum

noun

ˈspek-trəm

Definition of spectrum

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 Accessibility The property offers a range of fully accessible rooms across their price spectrum, and all buildings are equipped with ramps and elevators. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026 Data centers, which house servers and other equiptment that powers AI, have already become a flashpoint in the midterm elections as communities across the political spectrum reject local data center developments. — Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2026 This detailed color breakdown, known as a spectrum, told astronomers a far more detailed story than the initial observations had. — Quanta Magazine, 14 Sep. 2026 The Eastern Conference saw plenty of both ends of the spectrum. — Arpon Basu, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for spectrum

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The equipment changes add to a range of efforts Peloton is making to boost its business.

— Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 22 Sep. 2026
Soon Ponant will also deploy the RESQ Robot, a device inspired by sea turtles that’s engineered for close-range, low-impact recording of marine fauna.

— CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of range

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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
The Winnetu Oceanside Resort offers a respite from the hustle and bustle with a gamut of activities that run from tennis and yoga to a ride on an antique fire truck.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Sep. 2026

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