purview

American  

[pur-vyoo] / ˈpɜr vyu /

noun

1. the range of operation, authority, control, concern, etc.

   Synonyms:

   extent, compass, responsibility, scope

2. the range of vision, insight, or understanding.

3. Law.

   1. that which is provided or enacted in a statute, as distinguished from the preamble.

   2. the purpose or scope of a statute.

4. the full scope or compass of any document, statement, subject, book, etc.

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purview British  

/ ˈpɜːvjuː /

noun

1. the scope of operation or concern of something

2. the breadth or range of outlook or understanding

3. law the body of a statute, containing the enacting clauses

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Etymology

Origin of purview

First recorded in 1225–75; Middle English purveu, from Anglo-French: past participle of purveier “to furnish or supply”; purvey

Example Sentences

In the long term, AI trends outside the company’s purview could replace Salesforce’s own agents.

From Barron's

Many of the obstacles — insurance claims, mortgage relief — reach beyond the purview of a mayor.

From Los Angeles Times

Ad creation has traditionally been the purview of creative workers and ad agencies.

From The Wall Street Journal

Target prices for stocks are usually the purview of Wall Street brokers, who produce research for clients such as ARK.

From Barron's

For Talia Kraines, an editorial lead at Spotify whose purview includes North American Christmas playlists, holiday music serves to “make people feel part of a collective and make them feel good.”

From The Wall Street Journal

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