extent

UK /ɪkˈstɛnt/ US /ɪkˈstɛnt/
noun 5adj 1

Definitions

noun

1

A range of values or locations.

2

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

I'm a thoroughgoing pragmatist to the fullest extent of the word.

The extent of his knowledge of the language is a few scattered words.

3

A contiguous area of storage in a file system.

Each extent contains one or more contiguous clusters. The file system describes each extent with two numbers: the number of the first cluster in the extent, and the number of clusters in the extent.

4

The valuation of property.

5

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

Well, push him out of doors; And let my officers of such a nature Make an extent upon his house and lands. Do this expediently, and turn him going.

adj

1

Extended.

But both his Hands, most filthy feculent, Above the Water were on high extent,

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