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 Rather than cram more transistors onto a single layer of silicon, Huawei is stacking chips in three dimensions. — Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026 Full-scale, 10-foot Hulk standins helped actors and camera crews judge his dimensions on set, and even his pants required careful attention. — Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026 Each code links the pebble to an individual record containing its dimensions, density measurements, production batch, and inspection status. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026 Once the stock is clamped, a Structured-Light sensor and a workpiece probe measure it and set the work offset automatically, so there are no stock dimensions to type in and no edges to find by hand. — New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2026 Korean filmmaker Park Syeyoung’s Satellite Of Love received the Songwon Award for its original story, strong visual vision, and ability to contain the complex dimensions of love within a simple narrative. — Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2026 Chair44 isn’t exactly the first example of such a monotile in three dimensions, according to Kaplan, a computer scientist whose research focuses on the intersection of mathematics and art. — Rachel Crowell, Scientific American, 12 Oct. 2026 Chips designed for phones are often stacked vertically to save space in the X-Y dimensions. — Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 12 Oct. 2026 Other details may include a description of the image, its physical dimensions, the repository that holds it, and the subjects associated with it. — The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 9 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dimensions
  1. scope
  2. extent
  3. range
  4. width
Noun
  • Nondisclosure agreements aren’t an unusual part of above-the-line workers and crew members agreeing to come aboard a film production, though the scope of their contents can vastly vary.
    — Jackson Murphy, IndieWire, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Mixing different optics and filters in twin-scope mode isn't possible yet.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of scope
Noun
  • That’s understandable to an extent; institutions need to remain sustainable.
    — Anand Solanki, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The Yemeni government did not immediately provide additional details about the type of missiles used or the extent of the damage at the palace complex.
    — Mohammed Tawfeeq, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of extent
Noun
  • Coccinelle, set up by Francesca Breccia, sells independent titles on the international circuit, pairing films and their rights owners with buyers and distributors in a range of territories.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Trivariate Research shows with this chart that only 34% of large-cap stocks have beaten the S&P 500 over the past 12 months, near the low end of the historical range for this metric.
    — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of range
Noun
  • Each channel measures roughly half the width of a human hair in depth.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Getty Images The University of Missouri Extension says the width of the brown stripe may be a better indication of the previous winter and spring than a prediction of the upcoming winter.
    — Ray Petelin, CBS News, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of width

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“Dimensions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dimensions. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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