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breadth

breadth [ bredth ] (plural breadths)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. distance from side to side: the distance or measurement of something from one side to the other

2. standard width of fabric: a standardized width that a product, especially fabric, is manufactured in, or a piece of fabric in a standardized width

3. great extent: the extent of something, especially when it is impressively great
the breadth of her knowledge

4. broad-mindedness: an open and tolerant view of life and the world
breadth of vision

[Early 16th century. < obsolete brede "breadth" < Germanic, after length]
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