Definition of span - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
timethe complete duration or extent
- The span of his career was remarkable.
2.
mathematicsTECH. the space of all linear combinations of vectorsTECH.
- The vector lies within the span.
3.
hand widthDated the full width of an open handDated
- He measured the table with his span.
4.
aviationTECH. wingspan of a plane or birdTECH.
- The eagle's span was majestic.
5.
measurementTECH. the length of a cable or rope between supportsTECH.
- The span of the wire was too long.
6.
unit of lengthRare traditional unit of length about nine inchesRare
- The fabric was sold by the span.
Verb
1.
timecover a period of time
- His career spanned four decades.
2.
distanceextend across a distance or area
- The bridge spans the river.
3.
rangeinclude a range of things
- The festival spans various musical genres.
4.
measurementRare measure the distance or interval betweenRare
- He spanned the river with his binoculars..
Images of span
the full width of an open hand 
wingspan of a plane or bird 
the length of a cable or rope between supports
Expressions with span
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cover or extend across the entire world
The company's operations span the globe, reaching customers in every continent.
exist or continue through multiple generations
The tradition of storytelling spans the generations in their family.
exist or continue through different historical periods
The legend of King Arthur spans the ages.
cover a wide range of things
Her interests span the spectrum from art to science.
the range of ages within a group
The age span of the participants was from 20 to 50 years.
distance from fingertip to fingertip with arms outstretched
The arm span of the basketball player was impressive.
cover a period of time or range
Her career spans the distance from the 1980s to the present.
extremely clean and tidy
After hours of cleaning, the kitchen looked spic-and-span..
the range of locations something affects
The geographical span of the company's operations includes three continents.
number of items one can recall from memory
Her memory span allows her to remember seven numbers.
total time a living thing exists from birth to death
The span of life for a butterfly is very short.
duration one can focus without distraction
Her attention span is impressive during lectures.
number of subordinates a manager oversees
The manager's span of control includes ten employees.
ratio of airplane weight to wingspan
The aircraft's span loading affects its lift and drag.
type of roof with a single span without intermediate supports
The new barn was designed with a span roof to maximize interior space..
extremely neat and clean
The kitchen was spick-and-span after the cleaning.
Origin of span
Old English, spannan (to join)
Terms with span included in their meaning
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life span
the number of years someone has lived
time span
period of one hundred years
scheduling
near the beginning of a span, or sooner than normal
time span
duration of time something lasts
physics
span between lowest and highest temperatures for a given situation
time
within the span of one week
shopping
span of prices a buyer is willing to pay
time span
having existed for a long period, not new
deadlines
latest allowed span for completing something
timelessness
infinite span, often imagined as far ahead
date system
twelve-month span from January 1 to December 31, Gregorian standard
time span
spanning several decades
time frame
span of fourteen consecutive days
lifetime span
spanning an entire lifetime from birth to death
time span
lasting or happening for more than one year
finance
span between the lowest and highest prices during a period
time span
period of twenty-five years
24 hours
span of 24 consecutive hours
business
time span when a seller promises to fix or replace faulty goods
lifespan
time span something produces useful output or works efficiently
time span
period of one thousand years
finance
specific span of time covered by financial or other official reports
work hours
time span when one is required to work
time span
time between two events or moments
Examples of span in a sentence
She measured the span of the bridge carefully. The span of these vectors is crucial in calculations. Understanding the span helps in solving equations. The artist used his span to gauge the canvas size. She estimated the span of the fabric with her hand. The aircraft's span was impressive.
The bird's span allowed it to glide effortlessly. The span of the bridge was impressive. Engineers measured the span of the cable. He measured the wood using a span. The span was marked on the ruler. The novel spans three generations of the family. The festival spans an entire week in July. The highway spans the entire state. The canopy spans the width of the patio. Her career spans three decades. The bridge spans the river effortlessly. The engineer spanned the gap with a measuring tape. She spanned the width of the room with her arms.
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- French:durée, couvrir, ...
- German:Spanne, umspannen, ...
- Italian:durata, coprire, ...
- Spanish:duración, abarcar, ...
- Portuguese:duração, abranger, ...
- Chinese:跨度, 跨越, ...
- Japanese:期間, わたる, ...
- Arabic:مُدَّة, اِمْتَدَّ, ...
- Hebrew:מֶשֶׁךְ, לְהִשְׁתָּרֵעַ עַל, ...
- Russian:продолжительность, охватывать, ...
- Ukrainian:тривалість, охоплювати, ...
- Hindi:अवधि, फैलना, ...
Definition of SPAN - Reverso English Dictionary
Acronym
acr: Suicide Prevention Advocacy NetworkTECH. group that helps stop suicideTECH.
- SPAN works to prevent suicide in communities.
- SPAN organizes events to raise awareness about suicide.
- Through SPAN, families receive support and resources.
Expressions with SPAN
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tv channel showing government meetings and public events
C-SPAN is covering the Senate hearing live.
Origin of SPAN
Old English spannan (to join)
View all translations of SPAN
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- French:SPAN, ...
- German:SPAN, ...
- Italian:rete di sensibilizzazione per la prevenzione del suicidio, ...
- Spanish:SPAN, ...
- Portuguese:rede de prevenção do suicídio, ...
- Chinese:自杀预防倡导网络, ...
- Japanese:自殺予防支援ネットワーク, ...
- Arabic:شبكة مناصرة منع الانتحار, ...
- Hebrew:רֶשֶׁת הַסַּנְגוֹר לִמְנִיעַת הִתְאַבְּדוּת, ...
- Russian:СПАН, ...
- Ukrainian:СПАН, ...
- Hindi:एसपीएएन, ...
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