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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

Example Sentences

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OpenAI is making other changes to its executive team, handing former Slack executive and revenue chief Denise Dresser commercial responsibilities that were previously the purview of operating chief Brad Lightcap.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

“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

“Private credit hasn’t been through a full economic downturn,” he said, adding that it falls outside the purview of global banking regulators.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 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

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.