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ambit

noun

An area in which something acts or operates or has power or control:

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Word Facts

Word length
5
Starts with
A
Ends with
T
Contains
MB
Scrabble score
9
CEFR level
C1

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈæmbɪt

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Definitions

noun

  1. An area in which something acts or operates or has power or control:

    “A piano has a greater range than the human voice”

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Example Sentences

A piano has a greater range than the human voice
The ambit of municipal legislation
Within the compass of this article
Within the scope of an investigation
Outside the reach of the law

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