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Span

usgb/spæn/Volume
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The full length or extent of something from one end to the other.

The span of the bridge is 50 meters.
Often appears as...
time span
span of control
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Physical ObjectsPlay
Used to describe the measure between two points of tangible items, like bridges or objects. SlideThe span of the table is 2 meters.
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Not a Time ReferencePlay
Don't confuse this 'span' for periods of time; it's about physical distance only. SlideThe span between the poles is not quite enough.