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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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“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

But every gallery contains surprises, and for a show with such an expansive purview and so many artworks, the result is surprisingly cohesive.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 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

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

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

A fuller description of all the names and contributors lies outside the purview of this book.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee