Synonyms of dimension

dimension

noun

də-ˈmen(t)-shən 

1

as in size

the total amount of measurable space or surface occupied by something

the mansion is great in dimension and can easily be converted into a B and B

Synonyms & Similar Words

• size
• measurement
• extent
• magnitude
• proportion
• measure
• bulk
• area
• volume
• spaciousness
• amplitude
• vastness
• largeness
• roominess
• bigness
• immensity
• bulkiness
• massiveness
• greatness
• capaciousness
• hugeness
• grandness
• monstrousness
• commodiousness
• mass
• voluminousness
• grossness
• immenseness
• enormousness
• ampleness
• tremendousness
• stupendousness
• heftiness

2

as in scope

dimensions plural an area over which activity, capacity, or influence extends

the vast dimensions of the subject will require years of study

Synonyms & Similar Words

• scope
• extent
• range
• width
• spectrum
• realm
• amplitude
• breadth
• reach
• confines
• sweep
• compass
• ambit
• element
• domain
• region
• sphere
• terrain
• department
• province
• discipline
• specialty
• field
• gamut
• frontier
• panorama
• circle
• spread
• horizon
• bailiwick
• fiefdom
• fief
• demesne

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of dimension

The town also has a more polished side, with high-end homes and private clubs adding a new dimension to its traditional rural character. — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2026

The layout is nice and simple, which suits the compact dimensions, with almost all of the available floorspace taken up by one large open and multipurpose room. — New Atlas, 23 Sep. 2026

In mice, the formation of neural tissue happens nearly simultaneously along the entire head-to-tail dimension. — John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 23 Sep. 2026

The council did not establish the lane’s final dimensions, exact footprint or construction cost Tuesday. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 23 Sep. 2026