B2nounsocietyscience
US/ˈspek.trəm/
UK/ˈspek.trəm/
a full range of different opinions, qualities or things, from one extreme to the other
In context
The survey included people from across the political spectrum, from very liberal to very conservative.
Our company offers a wide spectrum of services, from accounting to legal advice.
At the other end of the spectrum, some students prefer to study completely alone.
Words that go with spectrum
adjective + noun
- wide spectrumThe course covers a wide spectrum of topics.
- political spectrumVoters on both sides of the political spectrum agreed.
- broad spectrumThe bank serves a broad spectrum of customers.
noun + preposition
- spectrum of opinionThere is a wide spectrum of opinion on this issue.
- across the spectrumSupport for the plan came from across the spectrum.
- end of the spectrumLuxury hotels sit at the high end of the spectrum.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
a wide spectrums of ideasCorrect: a wide spectrum of ideas