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Definition spectrum in American English

spectrum noun

[singular] noun
/ˈspektrəm/
1

the whole range of ideas, qualities, situations, etc. that are possible

Example

the parties at the center of the political spectrum

Example

The course covers a wide spectrum of musical activity from opera to rock.

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2

the complete range of colors into which light can be separated when it passes through a prism

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4

affected by a developmental condition such as autism or Asperger's syndrome

Example

Take this for an example - an autism manifesto that is developed by the people on the spectrum themselves.

Definition spectrum in American English