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Extent vs Intent - What's the difference?

extent | intent |

As nouns the difference between extent and intent

is that extent is a range of values or locations while intent is a purpose; something that is intended.

As adjectives the difference between extent and intent

is that extent is extended while intent is firmly fixed or concentrated on something.

extent

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • A range of values or locations.
  • The space, area, volume, etc., to which something extends.
    • The extent of his knowledge of the language is a few scattered words.
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  • (computing) A contiguous area of storage in a file system.

    • See also

    * scope * ("extent" on Wikipedia)

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • (obsolete) Extended.
    • (Spenser)
    ----

    intent

    English

    Alternative forms

    * entent (obsolete)

    Noun

  • A purpose; something that is intended.
  • (legal) The state of someone’s mind at the time of committing an offence.

    • Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Firmly fixed or concentrated on something.
  • :
  • *2014 , Daniel Taylor, " World Cup 2014: Uruguay sink England as Suárez makes his mark," guardian.co.uk , 20 June:
  • *:Uruguay were quick to the ball, strong in the tackle and seemed intent on showing they were a better team than had been apparent in their defeat to Costa Rica.
  • *
  • *:And it was while all were passionately intent upon the pleasing and snake-like progress of their uncle that a young girl in furs, ascending the stairs two at a time, peeped perfunctorily into the nursery as she passed the hallway—and halted amazed.
  • Engrossed.
  • Unwavering from a course of action.

    • Related terms

    * for all intents and purposes * intend * intense * intention * intensive * intent on * intently * to all intents and purposes * with intent