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Breadth

see synonyms of breadth

Noun

1. breadth, comprehensiveness, largeness

the capacity to understand a broad range of topics

Example Sentences:
'a teacher must have a breadth of knowledge of the subject'
'a man distinguished by the largeness and scope of his views'

2. breadth, width

the extent of something from side to side

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Breadth

see synonyms of breadth
noun
1. 
the linear extent or measurement of something from side to side; width
2. 
a piece of fabric having a standard or definite width
3. 
distance, extent, size, or dimension
4. 
openness and lack of restriction, esp of viewpoint or interest; liberality

Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers

Breadth

see synonyms of breadth
noun
1. 
the distance from side to side of a thing; width
2. 
a piece of a given and regular width
a breadth of satin
3. 
lack of narrowness or of restriction
true breadth of understanding
4.  Art
an effect of unity and inclusiveness achieved as by subordinating details

Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved.

Breadth

see synonyms of breadth
n.
1. The measure or dimension from side to side; width.
2. A piece usually produced in a standard width: a breadth of canvas.
3.
a. Wide range or scope: breadth of knowledge.
b. Tolerance; broadmindedness: a jurist of great breadth and wisdom.
4. An effect of unified, encompassing vision in an artistic composition.

The American Heritage ® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition copyright ©2018 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

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