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
That relic came under scrutiny in 2007 after dental experts pointed out that the 3-inch tooth’s characteristics were incompatible with the dimensions of a human tooth and most likely belonged to a cow or a buffalo.
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Deepa Bharath, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2026
Like Fielder’s previous docu–reality show Nathan for You, 2013–17, The Rehearsal is a show driven by the baroque restaging of scenarios to solve complex chains of problems beset with profoundly psychosocial dimensions.
—Patrick R. Crowley, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2026
The behavioral and tax dimensions This question often reflects more than just return calculations.
—Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 28 Feb. 2026
By capturing dimensions like shoulder width, torso length, arm length, and thigh circumference—measurements ignored in traditional S/M/L sizing—brands can predict fit with far greater accuracy.
—Marisa McMillan, Outside, 27 Feb. 2026
Designed with compact dimensions, the vehicle can be transported within a standard 40-foot container, allowing movement by land, air, or sea.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 27 Feb. 2026
In many cases, Indigenous enslavement adds new dimensions to familiar histories of the Americas—and to some of their most famous actors.
—Geraldo Cadava, New Yorker, 26 Feb. 2026
The new dimensions will move in the outfield wall about 8 to 10 feet — starting near each foul pole.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 24 Feb. 2026
Just to give an idea of its dimensions, that is just about half the size of all of downtown Fort Lauderdale.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2026
Deepa Bharath, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2026
Like Fielder’s previous docu–reality show Nathan for You, 2013–17, The Rehearsal is a show driven by the baroque restaging of scenarios to solve complex chains of problems beset with profoundly psychosocial dimensions.
—Patrick R. Crowley, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2026
The behavioral and tax dimensions This question often reflects more than just return calculations.
—Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 28 Feb. 2026
By capturing dimensions like shoulder width, torso length, arm length, and thigh circumference—measurements ignored in traditional S/M/L sizing—brands can predict fit with far greater accuracy.
—Marisa McMillan, Outside, 27 Feb. 2026
Designed with compact dimensions, the vehicle can be transported within a standard 40-foot container, allowing movement by land, air, or sea.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 27 Feb. 2026
In many cases, Indigenous enslavement adds new dimensions to familiar histories of the Americas—and to some of their most famous actors.
—Geraldo Cadava, New Yorker, 26 Feb. 2026
The new dimensions will move in the outfield wall about 8 to 10 feet — starting near each foul pole.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 24 Feb. 2026
Just to give an idea of its dimensions, that is just about half the size of all of downtown Fort Lauderdale.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dimensions
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In an indication of the scope of the conflict, flights across the Middle East were disrupted and air defense fire thudded over Dubai, the commercial capital of the United Arab Emirates.—
Jon Gambrell,
Fortune,
28 Feb. 2026
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The film examines the push-pull of attraction and rejection on a scope both intimate and global, finding the uneasy space where the two meet.—
Katie Walsh,
Twin Cities,
28 Feb. 2026
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This was the extent of the scoring in the middle frame and Marshfield held a slight 16-15 edge in shots.—
Jack Murray,
Boston Herald,
2 Mar. 2026
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Plano police said the extent of their injuries is unknown.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2026
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There will also be a rotating line up of pop-up vendors selling a range of treats.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Feb. 2026
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Together, top reserves Payton Pritchard and Nikola Vucevic went 2-for-13 from the field and 1-for-7 from 3-point range.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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The first consideration is height at maturity, but width is equally important.—
Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
25 Feb. 2026
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What to look for in a quality shuffleboard The length and width of shuffleboard tables can vary greatly (8 to 22 feet long, 18 to 20 inches wide), with the most important consideration for the average consumer being whether the table will fit comfortably in their home or not.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
23 Feb. 2026
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