Word
entirety
Phoneticsen·tire·ty
US/ɪnˈtaɪɝti/
UK/ɛntˈaɪɹɪti/
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. the whole of something. You use this word when you want to emphasize that nothing is missing or left out.
n. the whole or total amount of something, emphasizing completeness. Often used in formal or legal contexts to indicate that no part has been excluded.
Examples
“I read the book in its entirety over the weekend.”
“The legal team spent weeks reviewing the contract in its entirety to ensure there were no hidden clauses.”
“While the summary provides a useful overview, the report must be read in its entirety to grasp the subtle nuances of the economic forecast.”
Examples
simple
“I read the book in its entirety over the weekend.”
contextual
“The legal team spent weeks reviewing the contract in its entirety to ensure there were no hidden clauses.”
complex
“While the summary provides a useful overview, the report must be read in its entirety to grasp the subtle nuances of the economic forecast.”
Usage
Typically appears in the prepositional phrase 'in its entirety' or 'in their entirety'.
Real-World Examples
“The John Howard buyback was fully funded by the commonwealth government, so they funded it in its entirety.” “It will run alongside amber heat health alerts, issued by the UK Health Security Agency across the entirety of England.” Etymology
From Middle English enterete, from Old French entiereté, from Latin integritās, from integer (“complete, whole”). Doublet of integrity.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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