Omvang

Omvang is a Dutch noun that denotes the extent, size, scope, or scale of something. It is used for both tangible and abstract things, such as the physical dimensions of a building, the size of a budget, the reach of a project, or the scope of a study. The term emphasizes overall magnitude rather than a precise boundary.

In usage, omvang appears in phrases like de omvang van het project (the scope of the project), de omvang van de markt (the size of the market), or de omvang van de schade (the extent of the damage). It can describe quantity, reach, or importance, and is often paired with adjectives such as grote, kleine, or omvangrijke to indicate degree. The expression in grote omvang means on a large scale or to a large extent.

Omvang is distinct from closely related Dutch terms. Omtrek refers to the perimeter or boundary of a shape, while grootte is a more general synonym for size. Reikwijdte emphasizes reach or scope, and omvangrijk is the corresponding adjective meaning large in scope or substantial.

Etymology is Dutch in origin, reflecting historical usage related to encompassing or surrounding. In professional and academic writing, omvang helps quantify and compare the scale of problems, projects, populations, or datasets.

See also: omvangrijk, grootte, reikwijdte, omtrek, inhoud.