dimension

dimension

noun

Definition of DIMENSION

1

the total amount of measurable space or surface occupied by something <the mansion is great in dimension but not in splendor>

Synonyms bulk, dimension, extent, magnitude, measure, measurement, proportion

Related Words area; capaciousness, commodiousness, roominess, spaciousness; ampleness, amplitude, bigness, bulkiness, enormousness, grandness, greatness, grossness, heftiness, hugeness, immenseness, immensity, largeness, mass, massiveness, monstrousness, stupendousness, tremendousness, vastness, volume, voluminousness

dimensions plan area over which activity, capacity, or influence extends <the vast dimensions of the subject will require years of study>

Synonyms ambit, amplitude, breadth, compass, confines, dimension(s), extent, reach, realm, scope, sweep, width

Related Words gamut, spectrum, spread; bailiwick, circle, demesne, department, discipline, domain, element, fief, fiefdom, field, province, region, specialty, sphere, terrain; frontier; horizon, panorama