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
However, all three home runs also would have been out with the old dimensions.
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CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
Fold your jersey and measure it squarely to see which dimensions work best for your frame.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
How the robot ump actually sees every pitch The system uses a network of high-speed cameras placed around the stadium to track the baseball in three dimensions.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Jinn endows Jung with hidden dimensions of pain and regret.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
Its artificial intelligence, named Gauss, has formalized two complex proofs related to arranging spheres in higher dimensions by mathematician Maryna Viazovska.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 26 Mar. 2026
Apart from the name, the new LS6 has virtually nothing in common with its predecessors, apart from its general mission and dimensions.
—Byron Hurd, The Drive, 26 Mar. 2026
The International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology published a study which examined data from many users of an acoustic therapy device to discover that nasal cavity dimensions affected treatment needs for congestion.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
Art can take over public spaces, transforming them into a public square that intersects all dimensions of society.
—Jane M. Saks, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
Fold your jersey and measure it squarely to see which dimensions work best for your frame.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
How the robot ump actually sees every pitch The system uses a network of high-speed cameras placed around the stadium to track the baseball in three dimensions.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Jinn endows Jung with hidden dimensions of pain and regret.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
Its artificial intelligence, named Gauss, has formalized two complex proofs related to arranging spheres in higher dimensions by mathematician Maryna Viazovska.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 26 Mar. 2026
Apart from the name, the new LS6 has virtually nothing in common with its predecessors, apart from its general mission and dimensions.
—Byron Hurd, The Drive, 26 Mar. 2026
The International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology published a study which examined data from many users of an acoustic therapy device to discover that nasal cavity dimensions affected treatment needs for congestion.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
Art can take over public spaces, transforming them into a public square that intersects all dimensions of society.
—Jane M. Saks, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dimensions
Noun
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Calls for unity imply that there’s a divide, but attendees had varying views on its scope and cause.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Mar. 2026
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In scope, the planned stadium development dwarfs the 23 other projects Kansas has realized through its STAR bond program since 1999.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
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Details on what led to the crash or the extent of Schwabe’s injuries have not been released.—
Sofia Saric,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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The extent of the impact will depend on how long the energy flows from the Middle East are cut off, said BNP Paribas’ Rong.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Mar. 2026
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This range of positions—curator, writer, producer, museum guide, educator—made my curatorial approach more adaptable.—
Raphael Fonseca,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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Miami shot an incredible 11 of 15 from three-point range in the third quarter to outscore the Celtics 45-32 in the period and enter the fourth quarter trailing by just 10 points.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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In fact, on a recent trip to Florida, my blowout was undone within an hour of stepping outside, expanding in width and shrinking in length.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
1 Apr. 2026
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But the width of those bands also makes a difference in eliminating interference and increasing speeds.—
Iyaz Akhtar,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Dimensions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dimensions. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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