Definitions
01a wide view
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
n. a wide view of a large area of land, often seen from a high place.
n. an unobstructed and wide-angle view of an entire surrounding area, typically a landscape.
“From the top of the mountain, we enjoyed a beautiful panorama of the valley.”
“The penthouse balcony offers an unparalleled panorama of the city skyline, stretching from the harbor to the distant hills.”
02a complete survey
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Formal
n. a complete or wide-ranging description of a subject or a period of time.
n. a comprehensive survey or presentation of a subject, series of events, or field of study.
“The book provides a panorama of life in Europe during the nineteenth century.”
“The professor's lecture offered a fascinating panorama of modern architectural history, connecting social changes to evolving building styles.”
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03a continuous picture
C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Technical
n. a long picture or a series of images that show a whole scene.
n. a picture or series of pictures representing a continuous scene, often displayed on a curved surface.
“The museum features a giant panorama showing the famous battle in great detail.”
“Victorian audiences were enthralled by moving panoramas, which used long scrolls of painted canvas to simulate travel through exotic landscapes.”
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Real-World Examples
“After the images arrived on Earth, the two panoramas were combined into a single scene.” “Photograph: Moviestore Collection/Alamy Once again, a musical number opens out into an entire panorama that could not possibly be physically contained in a theatre.” Etymology
From pan- (“all”) + Ancient Greek ὅρᾱμᾰ (hórāmă, “view”). Coined by Robert Barker (painter) in 1792.
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.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL 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: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
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- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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