purview

[pur-vyoo] / ˈpɜr vyu /

NOUN

ken

Synonyms

STRONG

acumen apprehension attention attitude awareness cognizance comprehension concept consciousness grasp horizon idea impression insight judgment knowledge light notion picture range reach recognition scope sense sight understanding vision

WEAK

apprehending realizing

Antonyms

STRONG

blindness ignorance misconception misinterpretation mistake misunderstanding stupidity unconsciousness

NOUN

range

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bounds confines domain

STRONG

ambit amplitude area circle compass diapason dimension dimensions earshot expanse extension extent field gamut hearing ken latitude leeway length limits magnitude matter neighborhood orbit order panorama parameters play province radius reach realm run scope space span spectrum sphere spread stretch sweep swing territory tune vicinity width

WEAK

elbowroom extensity run of

Antonyms

STRONG

extreme height insignificance limitation

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“Whats going on with mycareer” has also extended beyond my personal purview and into my consideration of other people’s careers, too.

From Salon • Mar. 22, 2026

His purview includes Disney’s theme parks, famed Imagineering division, merchandise, cruise line, as well as the Aulani Resort and Spa in Hawaii.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

Prediction markets have the potential to radically expand the universe of markets under the CFTC’s purview and open them up to a whole new set of everyday traders.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 21, 2026

But the Fed also has a massive purview that essentially amounts to keeping the economy afloat.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

Verifying that claim is beyond the purview of this book.

From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt

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