Definition of PURVIEW

purview

Plural: purviews

Noun

  • The extent of someone's or something's power, influence, or understanding.
  • the range of interest or activity that can be anticipated
  • The enacting part of a statute.
  • The scope of a statute.
  • Scope or range of interest or control.
  • Range of understanding.

Examples

  • The complex triple-word score was within the PURVIEW of only the most advanced players.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English purveu (“proviso”), from Anglo-Norman purveu est (“it is provided”), or purveu que (“provided that”) (statutory language), from Old French porveü (“provided”), past participle of porveoir (“to provide”), from Latin prōvideō (see provide). Influenced by view and its etymological antecedents.

Scrabble Score: 15

purview: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
purview: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
purview: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

purview: valid Words With Friends Word