Meaning & use
purview
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The range or scope of a person's authority, responsibilities, or interest.
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Approving the budget falls within the finance committee's purview.
That decision is outside my purview; you'll need to speak with the manager.
A note on using this word
Commonly misspelled as 'perview'; the correct spelling always starts with 'pur-.'
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