width

noun

ˈwidth How to pronounce width (audio)
Definition of widthnext
as in scope
an area over which activity, capacity, or influence extends surprised by the width of his power and influence in the oil business

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Recent Examples of width With your feet shoulder-width apart to keep your balance, Langelo says to place the metal tip of the weeder directly into the crack behind a weed. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 25 July 2026 When examining the dogs, judges expect a pretty, soft head with a nice expression, plenty of width and a reasonable muzzle length. — Pat Mueller, USA Today, 24 July 2026 Reviewers suggest sizing up a half or whole size to leave extra room in length and width. — Olivia Dubyak, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026 On beach days, Good Harbor has the width and the real surf, with Thacher Island's twin lighthouses sitting out on the horizon for good measure. — Jenn Sinrich, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for width
Recent Examples of Synonyms for width
  1. scope
  2. extent
  3. realm
  4. range
Noun
  • Under the framework, individual project task statements will set the technical scope, funding, deliverables, and schedule for specific activities.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The Diplomat has expanded its scope to explore intimate stories of power and manipulation within its high-stakes political world.
    — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of scope
Noun
  • But over the last 12 months, inflation has nearly kept pace with hourly wage gains — and that understates the extent of the problem because debt service costs are not included in the consumer price index.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • There is little data on the extent of the fraud cases, because reporting is so sporadic and scattered across dozens of agencies.
    — Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026
Definition of extent
Noun
  • While the mind operates in the realm of thoughts and the heart operates in the realm of feelings, the soul operates in the realm of pure being.
    — Dr. Shiny Burcu Unsal, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • That’s perhaps not much comfort to the Philippines and other rival claimants to the South China Sea who are on the receiving end of Chinese hard power — in a world where, increasingly, in both the physical and digital realms, might makes right.
    — Andy Browne, semafor.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of realm
Noun
  • Guests can take advantage of a range of indoor and outdoor amenities, including a fitness center, bowling alley, movie theater, heated swimming pool and tennis and basketball courts.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026
  • The range reflects the uncertainties around factors like how fast the ice melts off the landmass of Antarctica, which is sped up by the warming permafrost, said Obeysekera.
    — Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
Definition of range

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“Width.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/width. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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