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