Definitions

1. noun

the range or sphere of activity, interest, or knowledge; a field of study, research, or expertise

“The committee’s purview includes environmental policies and regulations.”

2. noun

the extent of something’s authority or jurisdiction

“The police department’s purview includes enforcing traffic laws and investigating crimes.”

3. verb

to have authority or jurisdiction over something

“The judge purviews over all civil cases in the county.”

4. verb

to see or consider something carefully

“She purviews the company’s financial reports to identify areas for improvement.”