PURVIEW: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for PURVIEW?

Need another word that means the same as “purview”? Find 11 synonyms and 30 related words for “purview” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Purview” are: horizon, view, range of experience, outlook, perspective, scope, perception, compass, sphere, ambit, orbit

Purview as a Noun

Definitions of "Purview" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “purview” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• The scope of the influence or concerns of something.
• Range of experience or thought.
• The range of interest or activity that can be anticipated.

Synonyms of "Purview" as a noun (11 Words)

ambit	An area in which something acts or operates or has power or control. The ambit of municipal legislation.
compass	An instrument containing a magnetized pointer which shows the direction of magnetic north and bearings from it. Crewe was ideally placed on the rail network with connections running to all points of the compass.
horizon	The great circle on the celestial sphere whose plane passes through the sensible horizon and the center of the Earth. The sun rose above the horizon.
orbit	One complete circuit round an orbited body. He s out of my orbit.
outlook	The prospect for the future. He had a practical outlook on life.
perception	Awareness of something through the senses. He wouldn t have accepted said my mother with unusual perception.
perspective	A view or prospect. A trick of perspective.
range of experience	The limit of capability.
scope	A telescope microscope or other device having a name ending in scope. Infrared night scopes.
sphere	The apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected. Political reforms to match those in the economic sphere.
view	Purpose the phrase with a view to means with the intention of or for the purpose of. They look the same in outward view.

Usage Examples of "Purview" as a noun

• Social taboos meant that little information was likely to come within the purview of women generally.
• Such a case might be within the purview of the legislation.

Associations of "Purview" (30 Words)

across	To the opposite side. A crater some 30 metres across.
axis	The central column of an inflorescence or other growth. The Anglo American axis.
boundary	A line which marks the limits of an area; a dividing line. A boundary wall.
broaden	Expand to encompass more people or things. He has to broaden Labour s appeal to the whole community.
crossbar	A horizontal bar that goes across something.
edge	Strike the ball with the edge of the bat strike a ball delivered by the bowler with the edge of the bat. He rounded the edges of the box.
exclusive	Catering for or available to only a few, select customers; high class and expensive. Prices are exclusive of VAT.
facet	A distinct feature or element in a problem. A philosophy that extends to all facets of the business.
finite	Limited in size or extent. Every computer has a finite amount of memory.
horizon	A great circle of the celestial sphere the plane of which passes through the centre of the earth and is parallel to that of the apparent horizon of a place. The upper horizon of the site showed an arrangement of two rows of features.
horizontal	A horizontal line plane etc. A horizontal line.
incompleteness	The state of being crude and incomplete and imperfect. The study was criticized for incompleteness of data but it stimulated further research.
insofar	To the degree or extent that. Insofar as it can be ascertained the horse lung is comparable to that of man.
jag	Cut teeth into make a jagged cutting edge. He clutched a jag of the rock.
localized	Made local or oriented locally. A decentralized and localized political authority.
longitudinal	(of research or data) involving information about an individual or group gathered over a period of time. Longitudinal positions.
monopoly	A board game in which players try to gain a monopoly on real estate as pieces advance around the board according to the throw of a die. A monopoly on silver.
only	Being the only one single and isolated from others. Call me only if your cold gets worse.
orientation	A person’s awareness of self with regard to position and time and place and personal relationships. Recent research in animal orientation.
prospect	Chances or opportunities for success or wealth. There was no prospect of a reconciliation.
purvey	Spread or promote (an idea, view, etc. We didn t want to purvey gloom and doom.
restricted	Restricted in meaning as e g man in a tall man. Of restricted importance.
side	Take sides for or against. A side dish of fresh vegetables.
sole	Put a new sole on. Sole rights of publication.
transverse	Extending or lying across; in a crosswise direction; at right angles to the long axis. A transverse beam supports the dashboard.
unilateral	(of an action or decision) performed by or affecting only one person, group, or country involved in a situation, without the agreement of another or the others. A unilateral decision.
uniquely	In a very special or unusual way. Uniquely shaped buildings.
unshared	Not shared with or by another or others. Most of those placed in hostels would prefer unshared independent accommodation.
view	Purpose the phrase with a view to means with the intention of or for the purpose of. The end of the tunnel came into view.