Synonyms of purview

purview

noun

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.

Related Words

• realm
• scope
• domain
• ambit
• sphere
• horizon
• reach
• province
• compass
• confines
• sweep
• width
• breadth
• extent
• department
• range
• amplitude
• circle
• dimension(s)
• discipline
• panorama
• region
• frontier
• specialty
• bailiwick
• element
• field
• fief
• fiefdom
• terrain
• demesne

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of purview

Another important benefit of missing middle zoning policy is that zoning is typically the purview of local governments and does not require extensive involvement from the state or federal government. — Stefan Chavez-Norgaard, The Conversation, 20 Aug. 2026

Before Sandringham’s utility tower made its bed-and-breakfast debut, two other properties within the king’s purview opened their doors to the public. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 19 Aug. 2026

The Office of Violence Prevention, which manages the city’s efforts to prevent gun violence among teens and young adults, was put under the Sacramento Police Department’s purview in 2022. — Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2026

Another effective approach is to give a new entity a specific task that falls under the purview of an existing agency that is unable to perform it. — Jennifer Pahlka, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026

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