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purview vs reach

reach vs purview

purview and reach both are nouns.

purview is not a verb while reach is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
purview Yes No No No
reach Yes No Yes No
As nouns, reach is a hypernym of purview; that is, reach is a word with a broader meaning than purview:
  • purview: the range of interest or activity that can be anticipated
  • reach: an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control:
Other hypernyms of purview include ambit, compass, orbit, range, scope.
purview (noun) reach (noun)
the range of interest or activity that can be anticipated the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control:
the limit of capability
the limits within which something can be effective
purview (verb) reach (verb)
be in or establish communication with
to exert much effort or energy
move forward or upward in order to touch; also in a metaphorical sense
reach a point in time, or a certain state or level
reach a destination, either real or abstract
reach a goal
place into the hands or custody of
to gain with effort
to extend as far as
Difference between purview and reach

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