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Definition of spanning - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
measurementextending across a specified area or time
- The bridge is spanning the river.
2.
rangecovering a wide range or scope
- The project is spanning multiple disciplines.
Noun
processthe act of extending across a space or period
- The spanning of the river required a long bridge.
Expressions with spanning
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tree-shaped graph using some edges that connects every point of another graph
The algorithm finds a spanning tree that connects all network routers.
spanning tree with the least total edge weight
The algorithm efficiently finds the minimum spanning tree.
Origin of spanning
Old English, spannan (to join)
Terms with spanning included in their meaning
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spatial
across or spanning a distance or area
travel
spanning from one side of a country to another
architecture
curved structure spanning an opening
time span
spanning several decades
lifetime span
spanning an entire lifetime from birth to death
connection
spanning or bridging a gap or difference
position
spanning or extending across something
geography
spanning or crossing a continent
music
musical interval spanning four scale degrees
position
extending across or spanning something
language
spanning multiple languages in translation or communication
web design
web ad spanning the page width
music
musical interval spanning eleven semitones
music
musical interval spanning three semitones
music interval
musical interval spanning seven semitones
mathematics
spanning across or extending over
route
spanning a continent in its entirety
music
musical interval spanning three whole tones
construction
spanning across or covering a gap
influence
spanning multiple generations in influence
music
musical interval spanning three whole tones
geography
desert in North Africa spanning Libya, Egypt, Sudan
music
musical interval spanning ten semitones
acr: Minimum Spanning Tree
smallest total weight network connecting all points
Examples of spanning in a sentence
The festival is spanning the entire city. The initiative is spanning various sectors. The research is spanning several years. The spanning of the canyon took engineers three years to design. The project’s spanning of two decades made it hard to track costs.
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- French:qui s'étend sur, franchissement, ...
- German:sich erstreckend, Überspannen, ...
- Italian:che abbraccia, estensione, ...
- Spanish:que se extiende, extensión, ...
- Portuguese:extensivo, abrangência, ...
- Chinese:横跨的, 跨越, ...
- Japanese:広がる, 跨り, ...
- Arabic:ممتد, اِمْتِداد, ...
- Hebrew:מִשְׁתָּרֵעַ, הִשְׁתָּרְעוּת, ...
- Russian:простирающийся, перекрытие, ...
- Ukrainian:що простягається, охоплення, ...
- Hindi:पार फैला हुआ, फैलाव, ...
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)
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.
View all translations of span
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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, ...
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