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
Across research, several core psychological dimensions show up in how people relate to work.
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Its dimensions were carefully calculated to fit the tunnels, bridges, and curves of the era, leaving no room for larger designs.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 26 Jan. 2026
These winds of gaseous metals, including iron and calcium, were mapped in three-dimensions, marking the first time astronomers have measured the internal gas motions of a disk orbiting a secondary object such as a planet or low-mass star.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Kikuchi, for her part, imbues the character with dimensions by turns gentle and thorny, but Haru’s unwillingness to meaningfully confront her loss is a blind spot that ends up applied to the story as a whole.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 23 Jan. 2026
During the summer ski jumping season when competitors slide down ceramic or porcelain tracks and land on bristly plastic mats, the team tried to adjust to the new ski suit dimensions.
—Brian Melley, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
And the ending, where Rose and her husband find themselves in the same room but separated in completely different dimensions, is a haunting and disorienting moment, one that finds a genuinely new angle on the series’ foundations.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 23 Jan. 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, 13 Jan. 2026
Taygeer Travel Backpack This Taygeer travel backpack is thoughtfully designed for air travel, with carry-on-approved dimensions and multiple compartments for easy organization.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 13 Jan. 2026
Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Its dimensions were carefully calculated to fit the tunnels, bridges, and curves of the era, leaving no room for larger designs.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 26 Jan. 2026
These winds of gaseous metals, including iron and calcium, were mapped in three-dimensions, marking the first time astronomers have measured the internal gas motions of a disk orbiting a secondary object such as a planet or low-mass star.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Kikuchi, for her part, imbues the character with dimensions by turns gentle and thorny, but Haru’s unwillingness to meaningfully confront her loss is a blind spot that ends up applied to the story as a whole.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 23 Jan. 2026
During the summer ski jumping season when competitors slide down ceramic or porcelain tracks and land on bristly plastic mats, the team tried to adjust to the new ski suit dimensions.
—Brian Melley, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
And the ending, where Rose and her husband find themselves in the same room but separated in completely different dimensions, is a haunting and disorienting moment, one that finds a genuinely new angle on the series’ foundations.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 23 Jan. 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, 13 Jan. 2026
Taygeer Travel Backpack This Taygeer travel backpack is thoughtfully designed for air travel, with carry-on-approved dimensions and multiple compartments for easy organization.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 13 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dimensions
Noun
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If the definition of AI is broad, all kinds of potentially non-AI systems will fall into the scope, which is presumably unintended.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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Treat income as the leverage point The return on improving your skills, expanding your scope, building new earning streams, or stepping into higher-impact roles dwarfs the difference between a 6% or 8% market return.—
Sahil Bloom,
CNBC,
24 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Researchers are yet to grasp the full extent of how these many different sounds are integrated into dolphins’ communication networks.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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But Golden State struggled to a remarkable extent offensively.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
27 Jan. 2026
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Their new approach enables micro- and nanoscale 3D fabrication using a wide range of materials, moving beyond polymers and opening new design possibilities.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
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The awards exist to sort through that range and highlight the bottles that best represent each style.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Predictably, his greatest share of touches comes between the width of the posts, inside the penalty area.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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The extra width makes a huge difference in this home and its living area is very spacious by tiny house standards.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Dimensions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dimensions. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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