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dimension

noun

də-ˈmen(t)-shən How to pronounce dimension (audio)
Definition of dimensionnext
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

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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

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Recent Examples of dimension Pink, green, blue, red, and silver metallic squares mimic the reflective tiles of a disco ball, while a cat-eye base adds even more dimension and shine. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 9 Sep. 2026 The Duo’s size when folded was likened to the dimensions of a passport. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2026 Understanding this dimension of the technology reveals how AI voices may offer meaningful benefits in people’s daily lives. — William Jones, AZCentral.com, 9 Sep. 2026 That equation represents a much more general concept that can be applied to all sorts of figures and spatial dimensions. — Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 8 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dimension
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dimension
  1. size
  2. scope
  3. measurement
  4. extent
  5. range
  6. width
Noun
  • But the reason this man is the biggest skyscraper in the New York Yankees skyline is about more than his size.
    — Jayson Stark, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The size of the project reflects the company’s position in the global semiconductor supply chain.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of size
Noun
  • The 2025 opening of Plan C’s 4,090-square-foot Milan flagship highlighted the brand’s potential to showcase ready-to-wear and accessories collections, alongside a wider scope of brands and projects under Castiglioni’s curation.
    — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The film blends historical scope with a visceral, lyrical narrative exploring Puerto Rico’s origins.
    — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of scope
Noun
  • Those measurements matter because temperature can influence the physical properties of materials inside a reactor.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The schedule begins with registration and measurement on Sunday and Monday, followed by practice sessions early in the week.
    — Andrew Rice, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of measurement
Noun
  • Mercury's rough surface, continually reshaped by debris hurled from impact craters, may have hidden the true extent of the loss, according to the researchers whose findings appear in the journal Geophysical Research Letters.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The Houthis’ growing alliances with armed groups in Somalia, Sudan, and elsewhere across the Horn of Africa also suggest the extent to which their current escalation could quickly spill over into the broader region.
    — April Longley Alley, Foreign Affairs, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of extent
Noun
  • The South Korean government has launched an app which allows victims of stalking offences to be notified if their stalker comes within range.
    — Will Barker, TheWeek, 16 Sep. 2026
  • That could give the weapon a theoretical range of about 280 miles.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of range
Noun
  • To convert the solid preforms into fiber, workers load them into multi-story draw towers where they are heated and pulled down to 125 microns in diameter — roughly the width of a human hair.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Farke found use for him as a No 6, No 8 and No 10, with some width thrown in for good measure.
    — Beren Cross, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of width

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“Dimension.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dimension. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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