2. Width
The distance from one side of something to the other side; a measurement of how wide something is; the horizontal measurement taken at right angles to the length (breadth); largeness of extent or scope. First known use of width: 1627. Origin of width is the adjective wide (first use before 12th century) 
meaning extending a great distance from one side to the other; not narrow as measured from side to side; having a specified width; and opened as far as possible over a great or specified distance, area or extent; so as to leave as much space or distance between to the fullest extent.
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