diapasons

noun

plural of diapason
as in ranges
the distance or extent between possible extremes the survey ultimately recorded the full diapason of seemingly possible replies regarding sexual practices

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  1. ranges
  2. scales
  3. spectra
Noun
  • While the exact multiples will fluctuate with earnings estimates, all three companies trade at valuations that appear reasonable relative to their competitive advantages, growth prospects and historical trading ranges.
    — Harvey Stober, CNBC, 14 July 2026
  • In fact, McKillips says he wouldn’t be shocked if the sport’s next breakout star first picked up a club at one of the company’s driving ranges instead of a country club.
    — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 14 July 2026
Definition of ranges
Noun
  • Mercantile scales and rusted bird cages are scattered across crowded shelves.
    — Tara Anne Dalbow, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026
  • The approval and absence of concessions have magnified speculation of Trump putting his thumb on the scales for Paramount CEO David Ellison’s plans to assemble a media conglomerate.
    — Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 13 July 2026
Definition of scales
Noun
  • Besides adhering to and leveraging various spectrums of light, temperature, air quality, and noise levels, these conditions are underrated factors that either support or undermine human biology hour by hour.
    — Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
  • Vulture’s critics are tracking the year’s TV highlights across the streaming and broadcast spectrums, from breakout hits to underseen gems and everything in between.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 4 May 2026
Definition of spectra
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