1
: distance from side to side : width
the height, breadth, and depth of each piece of furniture
2
: something of full width
begin with a breadth of silk
3
a
: comprehensive quality : scope
the breadth of his learning
b
: liberality of views or taste
breadth of mind
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Examples of breadth in a Sentence
We measured the height, breadth, and depth of each piece of furniture.
a great breadth of land awaited those who were brave and hardy enough to settle it
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Two looks that show the breadth of Kajal Patel’s wedding wear.
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Alice Newbold, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2024
And the parties are at odds over the breadth of her influence.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 1 Nov. 2024
Soon, employees' career growth will depend on the breadth of their skills and their ability to learn and adapt quickly.
—Dr. Lisa Toppin, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
Overall, End of Summer is a versatile collection of songs that show off the breadth of DeJ’s considerable — and in her eyes, overlooked — talent.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 30 Oct. 2024
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Alice Newbold, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2024
And the parties are at odds over the breadth of her influence.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 1 Nov. 2024
Soon, employees' career growth will depend on the breadth of their skills and their ability to learn and adapt quickly.
—Dr. Lisa Toppin, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
Overall, End of Summer is a versatile collection of songs that show off the breadth of DeJ’s considerable — and in her eyes, overlooked — talent.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Breadth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breadth. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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1
: distance from side to side : width
2
a
: something of full width
b
: a wide area
3
: scope entry 1 sense 2
breadth of knowledge
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