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as in size
the total amount of measurable space or surface occupied by something
the mansion is great in dimension and can easily be converted into a B and B
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as in scope
dimensions plural
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 dimension
The Pixel 10 and 10 Pro share identical dimensions at 6.02 by 2.83 by 0.34 inches (HWD), though the 10 weighs 7.2 ounces and the 10 Pro weighs 7.3 ounces.
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PC Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
The second dimension, Investment Capacity & Activity, was evaluated using key metrics like available capital (dry powder), assets under management (AUM), and deal flow, examining both current investment potential and operational activity.
—Time Staff, Time, 19 Aug. 2025
The work itself has an unexpected emotional dimension.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2025
The series does not shy away from examining the racial dimension of the disaster and its aftermath.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2025
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PC Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
The second dimension, Investment Capacity & Activity, was evaluated using key metrics like available capital (dry powder), assets under management (AUM), and deal flow, examining both current investment potential and operational activity.
—Time Staff, Time, 19 Aug. 2025
The work itself has an unexpected emotional dimension.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2025
The series does not shy away from examining the racial dimension of the disaster and its aftermath.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for dimension
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dimension
Noun
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Brazeau will bring some size and toughness to the table.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
25 Aug. 2025
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Consider using a few cloches in varying sizes to display collections.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Aug. 2025
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While less burdensome in scope, the Lindstedt bill still signals that employers cannot ignore AI compliance.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Sean Gallup | Getty Images News | Getty Images European stock markets closed higher on Friday, as investors continued to assess the full scope of the European Union's trade deal with America and hopes rose for a U.S. interest rate cut in September.—
Chloe Taylor,Jenni Reid,
CNBC,
22 Aug. 2025
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Yet no one has found a full-funnel measurement model that reliably captures short-term ROI, long-term brand growth, or performance across multiple channels.—
C200,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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Pure album sales were the sole measurement utilized by the Billboard 200 albums chart through the list dated Dec. 6, 2014, after which that chart switched to a methodology that blends album sales with track equivalent album (TEA) units and streaming equivalent album (SEA) units.—
Keith Caulfield,
Billboard,
20 Aug. 2025
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Donations to the Local Media Foundation are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.—
Greg Borowski,
jsonline.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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To some extent, the script takes pains to keep Alma unreadable.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Aug. 2025
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Self-care encompasses a wide range of activities, practices, and rituals, so begin by setting your intention for your time off.—
Essence,
Essence,
19 Aug. 2025
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Through a combination of OMB, DOGE, and agency leadership, the government has now developed a huge range of methods to slow the approval of new grants and the spending on existing ones.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
19 Aug. 2025
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The Alpena is 520 feet long with a beam, or width, of 67 feet and a draft of 35 feet.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Many full-size van models also lack the necessary width for a transverse rear bed, tapering in toward the roof to cut width below what's necessary for a builder to install a transverse bed in the over-load floor space.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Dimension.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dimension. Accessed 2 Sep. 2025.
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