Purview

Pronunciation: /pɜrvjuː/

Definitions of purview

noun the range of vision, insight, or understanding

Example Sentences

A1 The purview of the teacher includes educating students.

A2 As a nurse, her purview involves caring for patients and administering medication.

B1 The purview of the marketing department extends to creating promotional campaigns and analyzing market trends.

B2 The lawyer's purview encompasses providing legal advice, representing clients in court, and drafting contracts.

C1 Within the purview of the CEO are strategic planning, decision-making, and overseeing the company's operations.

C2 The scientist's purview includes conducting research, publishing papers, and presenting findings at conferences.

Examples of purview in a Sentence

formal The legal purview of the court extends to matters concerning civil disputes.

informal I'm not sure if that falls under my purview, but I can try to help.

slang That's way out of my purview, dude.

figurative As an artist, her purview includes a wide range of mediums and styles.

Grammatical Forms of purview

• past tense: purviewed
• plural: purviews
• comparative: more purview
• superlative: most purview
• present tense: purviews
• future tense: will purview
• perfect tense: have purviewed
• continuous tense: is purviewing
• singular: purview
• positive degree: purview
• infinitive: to purview
• gerund: purviewing
• participle: purviewed

Origin and Evolution of purview

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'purview' originated from Middle English, derived from the Anglo-French word 'purveu', which means 'provided'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'purview' has evolved from simply 'provided' to refer to the scope or range of authority, control, or understanding of something or someone.