Want to find out what does the word extent mean? We gathered all the possible definitions of the word extent on our website. Our definition dictionary is updated all the time with new definitions and is ready to help you.
extent
Part of speech: NounThe space or degree to which a thing is enlarged; size; compass; reach; bulk; limit.
Usage examples "extent":- " I think," observed Ashton- Kirk, " that she has realized his position, to some extent, at least. - "Ashton-Kirk, Investigator", John T. McIntyre.
- We don't know to what extent. - "Combat", Dallas McCord Reynolds.
- Having constituted the government, and declared its powers, the people have further said, that, since somebody must decide on the extent of these powers, the government shall itself decide; subject, always, like other popular governments, to its responsibility to the people. - "Select Speeches of Daniel Webster", Daniel Webster.