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
Hitters talking eagerly about finding a positive in more favorable stadium dimensions.
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Marc Topkin, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2025
In addition, the dimensions mirror Yankee Stadium, meaning there is a 314-foot short porch in right field.
—Marc Topkin, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2025
Our Universe, with three spatial dimensions and one time dimension, means the geometry of our Universe can be mathematically treated as a four-dimensional manifold.
—Big Think, 21 Mar. 2025
For example, research at the Ivey Business School reveals that temperance (being calm, composed, patient, prudent, and self-controlled) is one of the weakest character dimensions for many people.
—Mary Crossan, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Beyond its evolutionary and cognitive dimensions, the research could have practical applications for human health.
—Ella Jeffries, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Mar. 2025
After delivery What are the dimensions?
—Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 21 Mar. 2025
Consider the 10 dimensions supporting judgment – courage, transcendence, drive, collaboration, humanity, humility, integrity, temperance, accountability, and justice – each with specific behaviors that can be observed and developed.
—Mary Crossan, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
The size of the 13-inch Air paired with the keyboard does make for MacBook Air-like dimensions and pricing.
—PCMAG, 20 Mar. 2025
Marc Topkin, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2025
In addition, the dimensions mirror Yankee Stadium, meaning there is a 314-foot short porch in right field.
—Marc Topkin, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2025
Our Universe, with three spatial dimensions and one time dimension, means the geometry of our Universe can be mathematically treated as a four-dimensional manifold.
—Big Think, 21 Mar. 2025
For example, research at the Ivey Business School reveals that temperance (being calm, composed, patient, prudent, and self-controlled) is one of the weakest character dimensions for many people.
—Mary Crossan, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Beyond its evolutionary and cognitive dimensions, the research could have practical applications for human health.
—Ella Jeffries, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Mar. 2025
After delivery What are the dimensions?
—Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 21 Mar. 2025
Consider the 10 dimensions supporting judgment – courage, transcendence, drive, collaboration, humanity, humility, integrity, temperance, accountability, and justice – each with specific behaviors that can be observed and developed.
—Mary Crossan, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
The size of the 13-inch Air paired with the keyboard does make for MacBook Air-like dimensions and pricing.
—PCMAG, 20 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dimensions
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The trial took place one month before the Supreme Court delivered a landmark ruling expanding the scope of presidential immunity, and Trump's lawyers have argued that the evidence would have not been permitted based on the high court's ruling.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
30 May 2025
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Direct File is still limited in scope, and may be on its way out, casting taxpayers back into the jungle of for-profit tax preparation software.—
Andrew Leahey,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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The specific extent and locations depend on unpredictable currents and wind patterns, with annual peaks historically occurring in midsummer.—
Sophie Clark,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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That would be an 18% decline from the same period last year, equating to by far the weakest quarterly deliveries growth since at least 2015, the extent of quarterly delivery data available on Tesla’s investor relations website.—
Derek Saul,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Speaking after days of Russia bombarding the Ukrainian capital and other regions with massive aerial attacks, the German chancellor said Monday that his country and other allies had lifted range restrictions.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
27 May 2025
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The disclosure report shows Moskowitz bought a range of technology, pharmaceutical, and industrial stocks.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
27 May 2025
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The width of your clenched first from your thumb to the other side of your hand is about 10 degrees, while the thickness of your little finger accounts for around 1 degree in the night sky.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
5 June 2025
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Hence the width of this beast – that kite is designed to pull hard from one side, and the rest of the boat is designed to turn that pull into maximum forward velocity while resisting rollover.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 June 2025
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“Dimensions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dimensions. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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