Gamut
Gamut [ Gam-uh' t ] | |
[ noun ] | |
MEANING : | |
1. a complete range of anything 2. the entire range of recognized musical notes | |
USAGE EXAMPLE 1 : | |
As Head of marketing, he had to be knowledgeable about the entire gamut of marketing activities conducted by his company. | |
USAGE EXAMPLE 2 : | |
There are 11 nominees, whose finely nuanced performances run the full gamut from comedy to tragedy. |