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Gamut Definition & Meaning

gamut
noun
  1. a complete extent or range: "a face that expressed a gamut of emotions"
  2. the entire scale of musical notes

"Gamut" in song lyrics

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  • "the gamut"
    AOL — AOL
  • "sentence with gamut"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does gamut mean?
a complete extent or range: "a face that expressed a gamut of emotions" the entire scale of musical notes
What part of speech is gamut?
Gamut is a noun.
How many definitions does gamut have?
Gamut has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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