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spectrum

6 definitions • 11 examples
1
the set of colours into which a beam of light can be separated, or a range of waves, such as light waves or radio waves:

Examples:

The colours of the spectrum - red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet - can be seen in a rainbow.
2
a range of different positions, opinions, etc. between two extreme points:

Examples:

He has support from across the whole political spectrum.
The group includes students from both ends of the social spectrum (= range of social classes).
A wide spectrum of opinion was represented at the meeting.
My disease is nowhere near as bad as hers but they are on the same spectrum.
the autism spectrum
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Examples:

There’s agreement across the political spectrum.
A wide spectrum of opinion was represented at the meeting.
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the set of colors into which a beam of light can be separated
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Spectrum also means a range of waves such as light waves or radio waves.
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a range of similar things:

Examples:

a spectrum of sth A methodology will have to be developed to gradually cover the entire spectrum of technologies.
a wide/broad spectrum
the economic/business/political spectrum He has support from across the whole political spectrum.

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