extent

noun

A range of values or locations.

The space, area, volume, point, or abstract location, to which something extends.

(computing) A contiguous area of storage in a file system.

The valuation of property.

(law) A writ directing the sheriff to seize the property of a debtor, for the recovery of debts of record due to the Crown.

A former tent

adjective

(obsolete) Extended.

Roots

tendo-tent · Latin · stretch

Synonyms for extent

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