Range, expense or area

noun

1. The range over which something extends} {sx

   "the extent of her jurisdiction"

2. The amount of space or surface that something occupies or the distance over which it extends magnitude

   "the extent of the forest"

3. The point, degree, or limit to which something extends

   "using talents to the greatest extent"

4. Seizure (as of land) in execution of a writ of extent in Great Britain
5. A writ giving to a creditor temporary possession of his debtor's property
6. Valuation (as of land) in Great Britain especially for taxation

noun phrase

1. A writ formerly used to recover debts of record to the British crown and under which the lands, goods, and person of the debtor might all be seized to secure payment

idiom

1. Up to a point

   "To a certain extent he's right."

idiom

1. Most of the time

   "His comments are true to a great extent."

idiom

1. So much

   "I was surprised that the town had changed to such an extent."

idiom

1. As much as allowed by

   "He swore to prosecute them to the fullest extent of the law."

idiom

1. How far how much

   "To what extent can they be trusted?"

idiom

1. Used to describe the effect or importance of something in relation to something else

idiom

1. To some degree/extent

   "This new tax affects everyone to a greater or lesser degree/extent."