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

Threats involving the state Capitol fall under the Idaho Department of Administration’s purview, Idaho State Police spokesperson Aaron Snell previously told the Idaho Statesman. — Emily Carmela Nelson, Idaho Statesman, 24 July 2026

The Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, both under Kennedy's purview as HHS secretary, have faced criticism for their responses to the outbreak. — Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 21 July 2026

Scheduling conflicts are typically outside the scope of IDOT’s purview, according to Davis, who attended the July 11 Little Palestine celebration. — Allison Kiehl, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2026

The lawsuit argues that Smith’s recommendation was beyond her purview and that TSE’s in-house counsel neither echoed nor endorsed it. — Matt Moret, New York Times, 18 July 2026

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