diameter

noun

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Recent Examples of diameter Researchers identified 5 micrometers as the optimal diameter for balancing bandwidth and power consumption. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026 Measuring 76 feet tall and 50 feet in diameter, the tree weighs a hefty 11 tons. — Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 29 Oct. 2026 On Beta’s battery line, commercially supplied standard 21-millimeter-diameter, 70-mm-long cells are tested and assembled. — IEEE Spectrum, 28 Oct. 2026 For comparison, Pluto and Eris, the two largest dwarf planets by volume, each have a diameter of over 1,400 miles. — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 28 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for diameter
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radius
Noun
  • To confirm that your location is within the store’s range, visit its website and check the delivery radius.
    — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Activities like boating, jet-skiing, snorkeling, kayaking, and mountain biking can all be enjoyed within a five-mile radius.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Nov. 2026
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