breadth

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun

n. a wide range of different things, such as subjects you know about or skills you have.

n. the comprehensive scope or range of something, particularly regarding intellectual or creative capacity.

“The job requires a great breadth of experience in many different fields.”

“The candidate impressed the board with the breadth of her historical knowledge, which spanned from ancient civilizations to modern political theory.”

C2 · Proficiency Uncountable noun Theater Technical

n. a style of painting where the artist focuses on the whole picture rather than small details.

n. a quality in painting where details are subordinated to the harmony and effect of the whole composition.

“The artist achieved a sense of breadth by using large, soft brushstrokes.”

“Critics praised the mural for its breadth, noting how the artist avoided fussy details to maintain a powerful overall impact.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Technical

n. a single piece of cloth that has a standard width.

n. a single full width of a piece of fabric as it comes from the loom.

“You will need four breadths of fabric to make these curtains.”

“The dressmaker carefully aligned the three breadths of silk to ensure the pattern remained consistent across the seams.”