SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS
gamut
noun
The complete range of something.
Local English device voice, when available. This is not a recorded dictionary pronunciation.
Entire range
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Usage distinction
Return to topGamut emphasizes the entire range; scope and breadth can describe only how wide a range is.
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See gamut in use
The anthology spans the gamut of short fiction, from comedy to tragedy.
The reflection covered the gamut of the day's activities, from the opening introductions through practice tasks to the final cooperative challenge.
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