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purview

 

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Noun purview has 1 sense
  1. horizon, view, purview - the range of interest or activity that can be anticipated; "It is beyond the horizon of present knowledge"
    --1 is a kind of scope, range, reach, orbit, compass, ambit

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Purview

Definition

Purview refers to the scope, extent, or range of something, often referring to the limits or boundaries of someone's responsibility or authority.

Noun

  1. Range of knowledge, understanding, or control over a particular subject or area.
  2. Example sentence: The committee's purview includes reviewing and approving financial statements.

  3. Audience, viewership, or readership of a specific medium, such as a publication or TV show.
  4. Example sentence: The newspaper's purview has expanded since it started focusing on international news.

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