Basic Details
Word: Purview
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: The range or scope of something, especially of authority, influence, or responsibility.
Synonyms: Scope, range, extent, reach, jurisdiction
Antonyms: Limitation, restriction, boundary
Idioms and Phrases
- Within someone's purview: Something that falls under someone's responsibility or authority. Example: "Hiring decisions are within the manager's purview."
- Outside one's purview: Something beyond someone's control or responsibility. Example: "International policy is outside the purview of local government."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The legal matters fall under the purview of the court.
Example 2: Budget planning is not in her purview; she handles marketing.
Example 3: Environmental issues are increasingly considered within the purview of corporate responsibility.
Fun Fact
The word "purview" originated from the Anglo-French phrase *purveu est* ("it is provided"), which appeared in English legal documents in the 13th century, indicating laws or rules laid out in a statute.
Famous Quote
"Each of us has a purview, and within it, the power to do great good." Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "purview" mean?
a) A type of vision
b) A boundary wall
c) The scope of authority or responsibility
d) A point of view
Answer: c) The scope of authority or responsibility
2. Which of these is a synonym of "purview"?
a) Limitation
b) Extent
c) Blindness
d) Fault
Answer: b) Extent
3. Which is an antonym of "purview"?
a) Range
b) Scope
c) Boundary
d) Influence
Answer: c) Boundary
4. Which sentence uses "purview" correctly?
a) He took a purview of the landscape through binoculars.
b) The task is beyond my purview, please ask someone else.
c) She purviewed the report before submitting it.
d) The purview walked into the room with confidence.
Answer: b) The task is beyond my purview, please ask someone else.
5. What does the idiom "within someone's purview" mean?
a) Belonging to someone
b) Outside of someone's interest
c) Under someone's area of responsibility or control
d) A misunderstanding
Answer: c) Under someone's area of responsibility or control
