as in scope
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 dimensions
Cooling in two dimensions In a new set of experiments conducted by researchers at the University of Vienna, TU Wien, and Ulm University, the team trapped a nano-dumbbell rotor using a laser’s electric field.
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Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 6 Apr. 2026
The dimensions of the timbers correspond exactly to the drawings of the ship that survive, and the dendrochronological dating matches the vessel’s year of construction in 1772.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
This tiny house performs some downsizing magic to fit a surprisingly practical interior into its tight dimensions.
—Adam Williams
april 04, New Atlas, 4 Apr. 2026
The dimensions of the buildings are even, with the exception of the one building in which most of us still live, number 35, the tallest.
—Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026
Per the new show’s official logline, in this new era of Peaky Blinders, a decade after World War Two, the race to rebuild Birmingham becomes a brutal contest of mythical dimensions.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026
However, all three home runs also would have been out with the old dimensions.
—CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
Fold your jersey and measure it squarely to see which dimensions work best for your frame.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
How the robot ump actually sees every pitch The system uses a network of high-speed cameras placed around the stadium to track the baseball in three dimensions.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 6 Apr. 2026
The dimensions of the timbers correspond exactly to the drawings of the ship that survive, and the dendrochronological dating matches the vessel’s year of construction in 1772.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
This tiny house performs some downsizing magic to fit a surprisingly practical interior into its tight dimensions.
—Adam Williams
april 04, New Atlas, 4 Apr. 2026
The dimensions of the buildings are even, with the exception of the one building in which most of us still live, number 35, the tallest.
—Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026
Per the new show’s official logline, in this new era of Peaky Blinders, a decade after World War Two, the race to rebuild Birmingham becomes a brutal contest of mythical dimensions.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026
However, all three home runs also would have been out with the old dimensions.
—CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
Fold your jersey and measure it squarely to see which dimensions work best for your frame.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
How the robot ump actually sees every pitch The system uses a network of high-speed cameras placed around the stadium to track the baseball in three dimensions.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dimensions
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But the scope of the problem Petzke described to the committee remains unclear even after Little signed the bill into law.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Apr. 2026
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The escalating conflict in the Middle East wasn’t expected to affect March’s employment numbers; however, economists caution that the health of the US labor market and broader economy hinge on the scope and duration of the war.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2026
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Massive basin never seen before For the first time, astronauts have seen the full extent of this lunar basin with their own eyes, according to NASA.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Apr. 2026
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The extent of the injuries to the other victim has not been released.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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This range of positions—curator, writer, producer, museum guide, educator—made my curatorial approach more adaptable.—
Raphael Fonseca,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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Miami shot an incredible 11 of 15 from three-point range in the third quarter to outscore the Celtics 45-32 in the period and enter the fourth quarter trailing by just 10 points.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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In fact, on a recent trip to Florida, my blowout was undone within an hour of stepping outside, expanding in width and shrinking in length.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
1 Apr. 2026
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But the width of those bands also makes a difference in eliminating interference and increasing speeds.—
Iyaz Akhtar,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
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