Ambit
noun
The scope, extent, or bounds of something.
The committee works within a defined ambit of responsibilities.
Often appears as...
- within the ambit
- beyond the ambit
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Formal
Academic
noun
The scope, extent, or bounds of something.
The committee works within a defined ambit of responsibilities.
Often appears as...
- within the ambit
- beyond the ambit
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Contextual use
Understand when to use 'ambit' by relating it to the specific area or subject you discuss.
The ambit of environmental science includes both natural and anthropogenic influences.
Pro Tip 2/3Not physical space
'Ambit' refers to non-physical boundaries, such as limits of authority or knowledge, not geographical areas.
The organization's influence does not fall within the ambit of this local council.
Pro Tip 3/3Formality level
'Ambit' is more formal and often used in professional or academic writing rather than casual conversation.
This journal article falls within the ambit of advanced biochemical research.
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Safari Live - Day 222 PIPE...
mentioned before they spent quite a lot of time down south while amber eyes had her cubs because they were almost certainly sired by one of the birmingham boys and then she lost those two hyenas and since then the pride has moved closer and closer into the ambit of the
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Seth Berkley: HIV and...
severe, overwhelming cases of flu. In the longer term, what they can do is use these tools of retro-vaccinology to make a preventive flu vaccine. Now, retro-vaccinology is just one technique within the ambit of so-called rational vaccine design.
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HIV and flu -- the...
the longer term what they can do is use these tools of retro vaccinology to make a preventive flu vaccine now retro vaccinology is just one technique within the ambit of so-called rational vaccine design let me give you another
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 222 PIPE...
mentioned before they spent quite a lot of time down south while amber eyes had her cubs because they were almost certainly sired by one of the birmingham boys and then she lost those two hyenas and since then the pride has moved closer and closer into the ambit of the
Video examples
Seth Berkley: HIV and...
severe, overwhelming cases of flu. In the longer term, what they can do is use these tools of retro-vaccinology to make a preventive flu vaccine. Now, retro-vaccinology is just one technique within the ambit of so-called rational vaccine design.
Video examples
HIV and flu -- the...
the longer term what they can do is use these tools of retro vaccinology to make a preventive flu vaccine now retro vaccinology is just one technique within the ambit of so-called rational vaccine design let me give you another
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Aparshakti Khurana
Indian Actor
My journey is different from other star brothers, kids, or sisters. I think that is one of the main reasons that people don't question me on this. So far, the media and the audiences have not really roped me into the ambit of nepotism.
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Smriti Irani
Indian Politician
Benefits of demonetisation need to percolate down to entrepreneurs and their enterprises, many of which are outside the ambit of formal economy.
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Smriti Irani
Indian Politician
Everyone should work within the ambit of law.
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Aparshakti Khurana
Indian Actor
My journey is different from other star brothers, kids, or sisters. I think that is one of the main reasons that people don't question me on this. So far, the media and the audiences have not really roped me into the ambit of nepotism.
Quote examples
Smriti Irani
Indian Politician
Benefits of demonetisation need to percolate down to entrepreneurs and their enterprises, many of which are outside the ambit of formal economy.
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Smriti Irani
Indian Politician
Everyone should work within the ambit of law.
Example 1 of 3
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