as in scope
an area over which activity, capacity, or influence extends
the vast dimensions of the subject will require years of study
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Recent Examples of dimensions
Hitters talking eagerly about finding a positive in more favorable stadium dimensions.
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Marc Topkin, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2025
In addition, the dimensions mirror Yankee Stadium, meaning there is a 314-foot short porch in right field.
—Marc Topkin, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2025
Our Universe, with three spatial dimensions and one time dimension, means the geometry of our Universe can be mathematically treated as a four-dimensional manifold.
—Big Think, 21 Mar. 2025
For example, research at the Ivey Business School reveals that temperance (being calm, composed, patient, prudent, and self-controlled) is one of the weakest character dimensions for many people.
—Mary Crossan, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Beyond its evolutionary and cognitive dimensions, the research could have practical applications for human health.
—Ella Jeffries, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Mar. 2025
After delivery What are the dimensions?
—Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 21 Mar. 2025
Consider the 10 dimensions supporting judgment – courage, transcendence, drive, collaboration, humanity, humility, integrity, temperance, accountability, and justice – each with specific behaviors that can be observed and developed.
—Mary Crossan, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
The size of the 13-inch Air paired with the keyboard does make for MacBook Air-like dimensions and pricing.
—PCMAG, 20 Mar. 2025
Marc Topkin, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2025
In addition, the dimensions mirror Yankee Stadium, meaning there is a 314-foot short porch in right field.
—Marc Topkin, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2025
Our Universe, with three spatial dimensions and one time dimension, means the geometry of our Universe can be mathematically treated as a four-dimensional manifold.
—Big Think, 21 Mar. 2025
For example, research at the Ivey Business School reveals that temperance (being calm, composed, patient, prudent, and self-controlled) is one of the weakest character dimensions for many people.
—Mary Crossan, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Beyond its evolutionary and cognitive dimensions, the research could have practical applications for human health.
—Ella Jeffries, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Mar. 2025
After delivery What are the dimensions?
—Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 21 Mar. 2025
Consider the 10 dimensions supporting judgment – courage, transcendence, drive, collaboration, humanity, humility, integrity, temperance, accountability, and justice – each with specific behaviors that can be observed and developed.
—Mary Crossan, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
The size of the 13-inch Air paired with the keyboard does make for MacBook Air-like dimensions and pricing.
—PCMAG, 20 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dimensions
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Water tank project removed A plan for a replacement water storage tank in La Jolla that has changed in scope several times over the past decade has changed again — so much so that it was removed from the city budget as a capital project.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 July 2025
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In other words, the show approaches its concept with the scope of an epic novel (which makes sense, as it's based on a beloved series of novels).—
Declan Gallagher,
EW.com,
3 July 2025
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For much of the public, the full extent of the destruction does not yet seem to have sunk in, partly because the military censor has prohibited publishing the location of direct hits.—
Gershom Gorenberg,
The Atlantic,
11 July 2025
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The extent of the driver’s injuries were not immediately clear.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
10 July 2025
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What’s more, China is deploying surface-to-surface missiles of sufficient range and number to destroy American bases in Guam, the Philippines, and Japan.—
Dexter Filkins,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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Ultium Cells Spring Hill began production in April 2024 producing only nickel cobalt manganese aluminum batteries, which has allowed GM to produce vehicles capable of exceeding 300 miles of range on a charge.—
Jackie Charniga,
Freep.com,
14 July 2025
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The speed limit will be reduced to 35 mph in the work zone, and 12-foot width restrictions will be in place.—
Shannon Tyler
July 8,
Idaho Statesman,
8 July 2025
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On another stretch of the Green River, downstream near Rockport, the waterway had swollen to nearly five times its normal width from bank to bank.—
Keisha Rowe,
The Courier-Journal,
2 July 2025
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“Dimensions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dimensions. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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