extent
intermediateB2/ɪkˈstɛnt/ · ex-tent
The area covered by something; the degree to which something has spread.
Meanings
The area covered by something; the degree to which something has spread.
کسی چیز کے زیر احاطہ علاقہ؛ کسی چیز کی پھیلاؤ کی درجہ。
پیمانہ
peemāna
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- extent of damage
- to a great extent
- to some extent
Example Sentences
The extent of the damage caused by the storm was immense.
طوفان کی وجہ سے ہونے والے نقصان کی پیمانہ بے حد تھا۔
Tufān kī wajah se hone wāle nuqsān kī peemāna be had thā.
We must assess the extent of our resources before making any decisions.
ہمیں کوئی فیصلہ کرنے سے پہلے اپنے وسائل کا پیمانہ جانچنا ہوگا۔
Humein koi faisla karne se pehle apne waseel ka peemāna jānchnā hogā.
Her contribution significantly increased the extent of the project.
اس کی شراکت نے منصوبے کی پیمانہ کو نمایاں طور پر بڑھا دیا۔
Us ki shirākat ne mansoobe kī peemāna ko numāyān tōr par baṛhā diyā.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'extent' as the extent of a ruler that measures length.
Visualize a large map showing the extent of a city or region.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
جہاں گزر ہے وہاں پہچان ہے
Jahān guzar hai wahān pehchān hai
Where there is passage, there is recognition.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "extendere" — to stretch out
First known use: 14th century
The term 'extent' evolved from the Latin 'extendere', which combines 'ex-' (out) and 'tendere' (to stretch). Over time, it transitioned into Middle English before stabilizing as 'extent'.