actual extent
Frequency: 7.916.5 per million words
the real scope, not the perceived one
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- The actual extent of the damage was far worse than initially reported.
- We need to determine the actual extent of the contamination before proceeding.
- The survey revealed the actual extent of public support for the policy.
- Only after the investigation did we learn the actual extent of the fraud.
- The actual extent of her injuries wasn't clear until the medical examination.
- Researchers are still trying to measure the actual extent of climate change effects.
- The actual extent of the forest fire was hidden by thick smoke.
- The company finally disclosed the actual extent of their financial losses.
- The actual extent of the problem became apparent only after careful analysis.
- Officials downplayed the actual extent of the security breach.