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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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For decades, these funds were the purview of large investors and institutions, including pension funds, university endowments, family offices and sovereign-wealth funds.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 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

Sydnexis’s drug doesn’t fall under the direct purview of Dr. Prasad since it’s a small molecule.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 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

If Miss Genovese disciplines me in front of him, she will lose the impression that she has total control over all the operators under her purview.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse

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