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
The financial dimensions are striking.
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Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 9 Mar. 2026
The company's installers are trained and certified, and every product is custom-built to fit the specific dimensions of each opening.
—Community's Choice Awards, Florida Times-Union, 7 Mar. 2026
The result is that the dimensions of time are implicitly filled in, as naturally and as richly as the spaces where the action takes place.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 6 Mar. 2026
Even the dimensions are about the same – 204 inches (5,195 mm) in length, 88 inches (1,990 mm) in width, 58 inches (1,480 mm) in height, and a wheelbase of 123 inches (3,125 mm).
—New Atlas, 6 Mar. 2026
Observations with visible light can reveal just rough estimates of a space rock’s dimensions.
—Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 5 Mar. 2026
Modeling plasma behavior at those conditions involves solving equations across multiple dimensions and charge states, representing trillions of mathematical particles.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Mar. 2026
This year’s luncheon will feature a powerful lineup of speakers whose personal experiences and professional leadership reflect the many dimensions of breast cancer impact from survivorship and advocacy to innovation in care and research.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
These typical tub dimensions provide space for a shower combination, but not all tubs are meant to be used with a shower.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2026
Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 9 Mar. 2026
The company's installers are trained and certified, and every product is custom-built to fit the specific dimensions of each opening.
—Community's Choice Awards, Florida Times-Union, 7 Mar. 2026
The result is that the dimensions of time are implicitly filled in, as naturally and as richly as the spaces where the action takes place.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 6 Mar. 2026
Even the dimensions are about the same – 204 inches (5,195 mm) in length, 88 inches (1,990 mm) in width, 58 inches (1,480 mm) in height, and a wheelbase of 123 inches (3,125 mm).
—New Atlas, 6 Mar. 2026
Observations with visible light can reveal just rough estimates of a space rock’s dimensions.
—Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 5 Mar. 2026
Modeling plasma behavior at those conditions involves solving equations across multiple dimensions and charge states, representing trillions of mathematical particles.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Mar. 2026
This year’s luncheon will feature a powerful lineup of speakers whose personal experiences and professional leadership reflect the many dimensions of breast cancer impact from survivorship and advocacy to innovation in care and research.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
These typical tub dimensions provide space for a shower combination, but not all tubs are meant to be used with a shower.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dimensions
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In the absence of details about the timeframe or scope of the new files to be released, their contents, at this point, are purely speculative.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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By this time, the scope of her life had contracted.—
Anika Burgess,
New Yorker,
7 Mar. 2026
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Republicans changed Medi-Cal eligibility — which includes imposing work requirements on many recipients — in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act to an extent the Legislative Analyst’s Office says will kick millions of people off the insurance roles.—
Andrew Graham
March 9,
Sacbee.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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The extent of the uplift in last month’s consumer inflation will probably prove temporary, since it was caused in large part by the timing of the Lunar New Year.—
Bloomberg News,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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Those warheads typically carry 30 kg to 50 kg of explosives and can pack a punch, particularly when used in large swarms, with advanced versions capable of a range of up to 1,200 miles.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
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After launch, the system sent the payloads thousands of miles downrange toward the Kwajalein Atoll testing range.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Mar. 2026
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Generally, a primary path should be 4 to 5 feet wide to accommodate two people walking side by side, while a 2- to 3-foot width is adequate for secondary paths.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Mar. 2026
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Preventive Measures for Future Root Issues Consider the mature height and width of a tree species before planting it.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Dimensions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dimensions. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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