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 Each layer reflects a distinct but interconnected dimension of this shift. — Tim Bajarin, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 Wars and greenhouse gases The greenhouse gas emissions generated by the war add yet another dimension to an already grave situation. — Sarah Yerkes, Time, 10 July 2026 The look has been updated with taste and restraint, so there’s no mistaking the 33/303’s lineage—even the dimensions are within 1 mm of the originals. — Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 8 July 2026 Having been seen on social media is enough to engender trust, primarily because, on BookTok, the social dimension of reading is more important than the private one. — Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for dimension

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Noun

Americans have fallen in love with visiting teams and foreign visitors have become enamored, of all things, with American-size food portions and ranch dressing.

— Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 14 July 2026
As the Boise Airport continues to grow, both in size and the number of passengers traveling through, the airport continues to expand its nonstop routes.

— Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 14 July 2026

Definition of size

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Robb declined to comment beyond confirming his scope and dates of work for the mayor and Lineage.

— Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026
This leaves little scope for a winger of Garnacho’s type with Chelsea already moving for suitable wing backs in the summer transfer window.

— Graham Ruthven, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

Definition of scope

Noun

In 2015, an international team led by ecologist Thomas Crowther developed the first global tree-density map by combining satellite observations with hundreds of thousands of field measurements collected from every continent except Antarctica.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 14 July 2026
That process began with measurements before this year’s Super Bowl, as Kuechly’s skull was measured by lead sculptor Blair Buswell.

— Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2026

Definition of measurement

Noun

Fabian Ruiz, scorer of Spain’s opening goal, also provides those runs from deep, which may explain his surprise inclusion ahead of Barcelona midfielder Pedri, but not to the same extent as Merino.

— Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 11 July 2026
Deploy autonomous agents to handle the entirety of day-to-day execution to the greatest extent possible.

— Thenuka Karunaratne, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of extent

Noun

Acuf was happy with the win but unsatisfied with his performance after going 6 of 20 from the field and 3 of 9 from 3-point range with four turnovers.

— Jason Anderson July 9, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
In addition to spacious living and dining rooms, there are a semicircular media lounge, a family room, and a 35-foot-long eat-in kitchen with two ranges, two sinks, and two refrigerators.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 9 July 2026

Definition of range

Noun

Accessibility All areas of the hotel are accessible by wheelchair, with compliant door widths.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 July 2026
Plant your feet about hip-width apart, six to eight inches in front of your bottom, with your knees bent and pointing toward the ceiling.

— Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 7 July 2026

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