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breadth

noun

ˈbretth

Definition of breadth

as in expansion

a wide space or area a great breadth of land awaited those who were brave and hardy enough to settle it

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as in scope

an area over which activity, capacity, or influence extends the breadth of his knowledge on the subject is awesome

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Recent Examples of breadth The extravagant, hi-NRG single showcased the breadth of Tyler’s husky grandeur, which proved a perfect fit for Giorgio Moroder. — Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 9 July 2026 Camera experts will find all of this pretty familiar, but the sheer breadth of options and depth of the menus are going to intimidate folks stepping up from a more basic bridge camera or even a smartphone. — Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 9 July 2026 The breadth of activity across continents reflects a field that has moved well past the question of whether powered trailers work. — IEEE Spectrum, 8 July 2026 Adnan’s accolades not only confer prestige, but also map the breadth of her swooping orbit. — Literary Hub, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for breadth

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Noun

Seven & i has been accelerating its global expansion with an eye toward increasing its worldwide store count, including Japan, from 87,000 to 100,000 by 2030.

— Jenny Lee, CNBC, 17 July 2026
This strategic move signals Janie and Jack's broader expansion into authentic lifestyle partnerships, emphasizing experiences over products.

— Amanda Lauren, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of expansion

Noun

The shift to a squad-cost rule tethered more tightly to revenues has made competing with the richest even harder, and averaging player profits over three years under SCR has narrowed the scope for quick sales to bail clubs out.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 18 July 2026
Paavola couldn’t fully grasp the scope of the danger until her boat pulled away.

— Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 18 July 2026

Definition of scope

Noun

The property makes the most of its secluded setting, where guests get to explore the wide expanses of desert and winding riverbeds without encountering other safari vehicles.

— Rebekah Peppler, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2026
Buildings covering huge expanses house thousands of constantly running computer servers.

— Sydney Sasser, Arkansas Online, 14 July 2026

Definition of expanse

Noun

The conference in Shanghai shows both the extent and the limits of its reach, with limited involvement of American firms despite what state media called record attendance at this year’s event.

— Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
So to the extent that [a team] doesn’t re-sign a player or chooses to trade a player, of course that player goes to another team.

— Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of extent

Noun

Today, some bright spots aside, the Art Deco District’s historic commercial spine is a drab length of vacant and unkempt storefronts, smoke shops, liquor stores, fast-food outlets, cheap T-shirt emporia and other varieties of tourist trap.

— Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
At 6-2, 234 with terrific length, Brown is a giant ball of muscle with speed and twitch.

— Nick Baumgardner, New York Times, 22 July 2026

Definition of length

Noun

Ackman has become more ideological, expanding his crusades into cultural and academic realms.

— Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 20 July 2026
Though the song is heavily acoustic, its distorted guitar solos hail squarely from the realm of harder rock, and the artificial choirs that seep in toward the end seem to call out to the symphonic citadels of the Norwegian black metallers.

— Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 19 July 2026

Definition of realm

Noun

The slump that wouldn’t cease, Kwan said, challenged him mentally more than any other stretch in his career.

— Zack Meisel, New York Times, 22 July 2026
With sea levels rising, the combination could mean more devastating floods along the coastal stretch that’s at the center of luxury development.

— Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 21 July 2026

Definition of stretch

Noun

The law authorizes a pilot program offering grants and forgivable loans to address a range of repair needs and health hazards.

— Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
After hitting a three in the California Classic, Goldin hasn’t been able to build on that hint of extended range.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026

Definition of range

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