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
Riemann had introduced a concept that could encompass all possible geometries, in any number of dimensions.
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Quanta Magazine, 3 Nov. 2025
With a collapsible stock, the rifle can be fit quickly to the shooter’s dimensions.
—The Editors, Outdoor Life, 30 Oct. 2025
Project Firewall is designed to be industry-neutral, but early guidance suggests several additional dimensions as its full scope continues to emerge.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
The study filmed 36 venomous snake species using multiple high-speed cameras to track their movements in three dimensions.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 28 Oct. 2025
DaCosta finds no need to add dialogue directly addressing Hedda’s race or sexuality for those fresh dimensions to impact the character’s actions.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 28 Oct. 2025
In many cases, the dimensions of an elevated airbed match the dimensions of a standard bed sheet, but this isn’t universal.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2025
In Ibadan, the biennial activates the New Culture Studio designed by Demas Nwoko (1970), exploring urban and architectural dimensions of confinement.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2025
The process was able to capture the true surface in three dimensions.
—Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
Quanta Magazine, 3 Nov. 2025
With a collapsible stock, the rifle can be fit quickly to the shooter’s dimensions.
—The Editors, Outdoor Life, 30 Oct. 2025
Project Firewall is designed to be industry-neutral, but early guidance suggests several additional dimensions as its full scope continues to emerge.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
The study filmed 36 venomous snake species using multiple high-speed cameras to track their movements in three dimensions.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 28 Oct. 2025
DaCosta finds no need to add dialogue directly addressing Hedda’s race or sexuality for those fresh dimensions to impact the character’s actions.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 28 Oct. 2025
In many cases, the dimensions of an elevated airbed match the dimensions of a standard bed sheet, but this isn’t universal.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2025
In Ibadan, the biennial activates the New Culture Studio designed by Demas Nwoko (1970), exploring urban and architectural dimensions of confinement.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2025
The process was able to capture the true surface in three dimensions.
—Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dimensions
Noun
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The quartet of projects represents a widening scope for the Taipei company, which has steadily built credentials through festival selections, streaming deals and local box office success since 2017.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
3 Nov. 2025
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So, military leaders had to expand the scope of potential recruits to reach out to groups previously excluded – namely, Black Americans, other people of color and women.—
Jeremiah Favara,
The Conversation,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The extent of the unavoidable seemed to be in the eye of the beholder.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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The extent of the President's potential influence with New Yorkers in Cuomo's uphill battle with Mamdani is questionable.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
4 Nov. 2025
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Newell, which also makes Coleman camping supplies, lowered its full-year adjusted earnings guidance to a range of 56 cents to 60 cents per share, down from a prior forecast of 66 cents to 70 cents a share.—
Scott Schnipper,
CNBC,
31 Oct. 2025
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The FreeSip Twist also comes in a range of gorgeous colors to suit anyone’s style.—
Mark Marino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
31 Oct. 2025
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The set will be 18 cm in width, 62 cm in length, and 36 cm in height.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Oct. 2025
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Full-backs are encouraged to get up the pitch to support the attack and provide greater width, often creating a front five across the pitch as the No 10 drifts between the lines.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Dimensions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dimensions. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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