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width

noun

ˈwidth

Definition of width

as in scope

an area over which activity, capacity, or influence extends surprised by the width of his power and influence in the oil business

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Recent Examples of width Dig a new hole that is double the width of the current root system. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2026 This halts the nuclear fusion process — which involves converting that hydrogen to helium — leading to the stars collapsing and shedding their outer layers to become a white dwarf with around the mass of the sun crammed into the width of Earth. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 16 Sep. 2026 The bed is flared out inside the van, tapering to a 39-in (100-cm) width to fit inside the Happy Dreamer pod, so campers will be most comfortable sleeping with their feet in the pod, heads in the van. — New Atlas, 16 Sep. 2026 Most frames include measurements for lens width, bridge width, and temple length. — Emma Clapp, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for width

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The 2025 opening of Plan C’s 4,090-square-foot Milan flagship highlighted the brand’s potential to showcase ready-to-wear and accessories collections, alongside a wider scope of brands and projects under Castiglioni’s curation.

— Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026
The film blends historical scope with a visceral, lyrical narrative exploring Puerto Rico’s origins.

— Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of scope

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The most famous example of that dissent was the Occupy Wall Street movement in 2011, which put the phrase the 1 percent into the lexicon, highlighting the extent of the wealth gap in the United States.

— Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 Sep. 2026
Rich Sommer gives us the voice of Kavanaugh extolling the pleasures of beer and barking at senators who pointedly ask about the extent of his drinking.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of extent

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The equipment changes add to a range of efforts Peloton is making to boost its business.

— Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 22 Sep. 2026
Soon Ponant will also deploy the RESQ Robot, a device inspired by sea turtles that’s engineered for close-range, low-impact recording of marine fauna.

— CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026

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