Thesaurus results for DIMENSION

dimension

noun

də-ˈmen(t)-shən

Definition of dimension

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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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 Yet, in her private letters with women, this intimate dimension comes alive. — Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2026 Antique 18th-century Swiss wooden ceilings were sourced and reassembled to fit the precise dimensions of the primary rooms, and corridors and guest rooms are lined with 19th-century pine mountain–style paneling. — Michael James Gardner, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2026 Now OpenAI’s model has solved the problem for four dimensions. — Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 8 Oct. 2026 Professionally and intellectually, that is also very motivating for me, including the dimension of retail. — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dimension

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Noun

Leaning into its history, Kessler has outfitted the hotel with installations that channel the Jurassic period, including life size dinosaur skeletons and fossils, backlit in a range of bright colors, displayed throughout the walls.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Oct. 2026
Compared to legacy platforms, the SSCs feature core design enhancements that increase payload size and speed, while streamlining the number of operators and logistics, such as extending the time between overhauls.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of size

Noun

Although the post-pandemic decline of China was one of the main causes of Lauder’s slowdown in growth in 2023, today the broad demographic scope augurs continued growth.

— Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
Generally, meetings happen at least once per year, but the cadence may vary based on complexity and the scope of the engagement.

— Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,Kelli Grant, CFP®, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of scope

Noun

Social eventually became a much broader ecosystem of advertising, influencer, commerce, measurement and brand building.

— Andrew Higgins, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Folding the two sections keeps it compact enough for a pocket or toolbox while still offering enough length for most quick measurements when unfolded.

— Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of measurement

Noun

Both questions surrounding special interests underscored the extent to which the pair has been entrenched in politics for decades, even as Jackson presents himself as the outsider taking on the ultimate insider.

— Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 9 Oct. 2026
Gowanus is hardly the only postindustrial New York neighborhood rife with toxic waste — in Williamsburg and Greenpoint, the extent of toxic contamination is still being uncovered and mitigated in an ad hoc fashion.

— Kim Velsey, Curbed, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of extent

Noun

For the most organic blend of ancient and modern Bangkok, explore the nearby waterfront district Talat Noi (Small Market), where alleys lead to passageways that are often only shoulder width.

— Tony Perrottet, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Here, a modest slide-out wall module expands the width of the motorhome interior to carve out extra space for a cozy home theater-style setup with two side-facing power recliners split far enough apart to fit a drinks/snacks table between them.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Oct. 2026

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