The area covered by something. The extent of the forest fire was visible from miles away.
The degree to which something has spread or is present. The extent of the damage was not immediately clear.
The size or scale of something. The extent of the company's influence in the market is significant.
(Law, historical) A writ or process authorizing the seizure and valuation of property to satisfy a debt. The court issued an extent against the debtor's lands.