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Umfang — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • circumference noun The distance all the way around the edge of a circle or round object.
  • compass noun A device with a magnetic needle (or an electronic equivalent) that points to show direction, especially north.
  • degree noun An academic qualification awarded by a college or university on completion of a course of study.
  • extent noun The area, range, or degree to which something covers or applies.
  • girth noun The measurement around something; its circumference.
  • perimeter noun The total distance around the edge of a shape.
  • range noun The full span between the lowest and highest of something, such as values, prices, or distances.
  • scope noun The range or extent of a subject, task, or activity.

Senses

Umfang is used for these senses in English:

  • compass (obsolete) A space within limits; an area.
  • degree The amount that an entity possesses a certain property; relative intensity, extent. [from 14th c.]
  • extent A range of values or locations.
  • extent The space, area, volume, point, or abstract location, to which something extends.
  • girth The distance measured around an object; the circumference.
  • range The extent or space taken in by anything excursive; compass or extent of excursion; reach; scope.
  • range (music) The scale of all the tones a voice or an instrument can produce.
  • scope The breadth, depth or reach of a subject; the extent of applicability or relevance; a domain, purview or remit.

compass — full definition

  1. noun A device with a magnetic needle (or an electronic equivalent) that points to show direction, especially north.
  2. noun A hinged drawing tool with two arms, used to draw circles or measure distances on a map or diagram.
  3. noun The overall range or scope of something, such as a voice or a set of abilities.
  4. verb To surround or encircle something completely.

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