as in realm
an area of influence, knowledge, or understanding
He readily admitted that the topic was outside of his purview, and anything he said about it would be mere uninformed speculation. As she rose within the company, her purview extended to many new departments.
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Recent Examples of purview
Not all construction along Washington Street is under the purview of IndyGo, but Smith will be able to direct concerns to the right place if not.
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Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 25 Sep. 2025
In Los Angeles County, the thousands of cases were coordinated under the purview of a single judge before the massive settlement rather than combined into a class-action proceeding.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Sep. 2025
The panel does not have the purview over whether to require prescriptions.
—Joseph Choi, The Hill, 19 Sep. 2025
Mock's attorney, Michael Nicholson, told the Free Press that a UAW resolution adopted in 1996 outlined the purview of investment authority, and was the official rule of the union that investment decisions are overseen by the panel of UAW leaders.
—Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 25 Sep. 2025
In Los Angeles County, the thousands of cases were coordinated under the purview of a single judge before the massive settlement rather than combined into a class-action proceeding.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Sep. 2025
The panel does not have the purview over whether to require prescriptions.
—Joseph Choi, The Hill, 19 Sep. 2025
Mock's attorney, Michael Nicholson, told the Free Press that a UAW resolution adopted in 1996 outlined the purview of investment authority, and was the official rule of the union that investment decisions are overseen by the panel of UAW leaders.
—Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for purview
Noun
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Stargazers interested in getting a closer look at the wonders of the night sky should check out our roundups of the best telescopes and binoculars available in 2025, while those new to the hobby should read our roundup of the best smartphone astronomy apps for navigating the post sunset realm.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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Since March 30, the planet of dreams and subconscious realms has been testing the waters in Aries, hinting at a new collective era of self-reinvention and spiritual autonomy.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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But this scene is much bigger in scope with over 100 people involved.—
Eliana Dockterman,
Time,
20 Oct. 2025
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Lou Tobin, executive director of the Ohio Prosecuting Attorneys' Association, said prosecutors have narrowed their scope for death penalty cases and primarily pursue it when a child or multiple people die.—
Haley BeMiller,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
19 Oct. 2025
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For dramatic effect, each shrub should be given a separate domain in the garden.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
18 Oct. 2025
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The popularity of indoor climbing has helped to make the sport more accessible to a broader swath of the American population, injecting new diversity into an activity that had long been the domain of young white men.—
Kelli María Korducki,
HubSpot,
17 Oct. 2025
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To that point, Bataillon reasoned that an eligibility rule doesn’t fall within the ambit of Alston since the rule is not about compensation, let alone the type of compensation at issue in Alston.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
27 July 2025
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Those who would argue that this abuse of power constitutes a crime should remember that Trump and his team have avidly proclaimed that presidents must have immunity from criminal prosecution for acts within the broad ambit of executive power.—
The Editors,
National Review,
24 July 2025
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“Purview.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purview. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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