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breadth

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Illustration of "breadth": Breadth refers to the wide extent or range of something, whether it is physical distance across an o

What does "breadth" mean?

Breadth refers to the wide extent or range of something, whether it is physical distance across an object or the scope of someone's knowledge and experience. Visualize a vast, open landscape or a library filled with books on many different subjects; it is the quality of being expansive rather than narrow. In usage, it is frequently paired with "knowledge," "experience," or "vision" to describe someone who is well-rounded or versatile. It is a more formal term than "width" and is almost exclusively used in abstract contexts to indicate depth and variety, rather than just physical measurement.

"breadth" in conversation

Discussing a job candidate

I was impressed by the candidate's technical skills.

I was impressed by the candidate's technical skills.

True, but I'm more interested in the breadth of their management experience.

True, but I'm more interested in the breadth of their management experience.

Used here to suggest a wide variety of skills rather than just one specialty.

University course planning

The curriculum is designed to ensure breadth in the humanities.

The curriculum is designed to ensure breadth in the humanities.

So we aren't just focusing on one specific era?

So we aren't just focusing on one specific era?

Refers to a comprehensive range of subjects.

"breadth" in a sentence

  1. The river has a great breadth at this point.

    The river has a great breadth at this point.

  2. She is known for the breadth of her knowledge in classical history.

    She is known for the breadth of her knowledge in classical history.

  3. The committee was struck by the breadth of the challenges facing the new administration.

    The committee was struck by the breadth of the challenges facing the new administration.

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