dimensions

noun

plural of dimension
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 company has not yet published AIR’s overall dimensions, weight, reach, battery capacity, or maximum payload. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 9 Nov. 2026 But any reading of realism that does not consider the moral dimensions of Morgenthau’s theory is both mistaken and dangerous. — David Sacks, Foreign Affairs, 6 Nov. 2026 Generic online options tend to look cheap, and they’re offered in only the most basic dimensions. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 3 Nov. 2026 The building already has materials, dimensions, defects, histories, neighbors, owners, previous uses, and established patterns of maintenance or neglect. — Julian Rose, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2026 This applies to every external aspect of the system, including dimensions, weight, screen size, and resolution. — Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 29 Oct. 2026 The devices also have the same dimensions, even though the new Echo Studio With Home Camera fits in a 13MP camera. — Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 28 Oct. 2026 But Kepler’s problem revolves around an infinite number of spheres in three spatial dimensions. — Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 27 Oct. 2026 That changes the math on clothing, electronics and furniture, where fit, performance or dimensions may not work out. — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 27 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dimensions
  1. scope
  2. extent
  3. range
  4. width
Noun
  • Paoletta said the Democratic congressman was wrongly characterizing the scope of the original, century-old construction plan, citing correspondence from long-ago officials.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Although exploiting these services could reveal a task’s flag, doing so was outside the authorized scope.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of scope
Noun
  • Images make Andromeda look compact, but its full apparent extent is enormous — several times the width of the full moon — and our eyes usually pick up only the much brighter central region.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Police did not immediately provide details about the extent of the injuries or the conditions of the three surviving officers.
    — Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of extent
Noun
  • Run by a Chilean nonprofit, Latinobarómetro measures views on a range of issues, including democracy, economy, security and immigration but also the influence of world powers like China and the United States.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The rooms The 50 rooms and suites range in size from studios to two bedrooms.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of range
Noun
  • The researchers determined how high the barriers must be and their necessary width for electrons to flow through.
    — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026
  • That extra width can be very helpful in music, too, widening the soundstage and giving each instrument more room in the mix.
    — Christian de Looper, PC Magazine, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of width

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“Dimensions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dimensions. Accessed 9 Nov. 2026.

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