Thesaurus results for DIMENSION

dimension

noun

də-ˈmen(t)-shən

Definition of dimension

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 Aside from weight, Samsung says the S26 FE's dimensions are basically the same as its predecessor's. — Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 27 Aug. 2026 The full dimensions of the two-story set from Fly Davis is revealed only gradually to us, thanks to Anna Watson’s lighting. — Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 26 Aug. 2026 Its wheelbase and overall dimensions are larger than the Eagle's, making it a tad more accommodating for bigger riders. — New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2026 With his versatility, swing-and-miss stuff and 6-foot-6 stature, Brown could have added another dimension to a potential playoff roster, but those plans are now on pause. — Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dimension

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Noun

In the toothbrush head, roughly the size of a pencil tip, sit an intraoral 100k pixel micro camera, a light and a jet.

— Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
With three different sizes, this baking dish set gives you the right pan for everything from smaller sides to family-size casseroles and desserts.

— Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of size

Noun

But Treasury’s actions against the Islamic Republic have been modest in their scope so far.

— Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
The current implementation also takes about 69 seconds to run on an AMD Ryzen 7 7700X processor, leaving substantial scope for optimization.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of scope

Noun

When measurement is isolated, truth fragments across the organization.

— Guy Yehiav, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
All three projects will collectively contribute to better measurements of how cosmic structure is changing over time—crucial information for clarifying the nature of dark energy and dark matter in the universe’s evolution.

— Lee Billings, Scientific American, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of measurement

Noun

Jackson faces a similar issue to some extent with his own work, which includes a Star Wars show and a Godzilla movie but also less kid-friendly titles like Den of Thieves and Cocaine Bear.

— James Grebey, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
Analysis from Zeki Data shows that where OpenAI and Anthropic are making gains in the AI talent market, Google DeepMind (and to some extent Meta) are stumbling.

— Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of extent

Noun

Shortly after dropping his children off at preschool and going to the gym, the Florida State University law professor was sitting in his car in his driveway when he was shot twice in the head at point-blank range.

— Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026
The high resolution scan creates a virtual 3D model of the site with an accuracy range of less than 2 centimeters, and involves walking around the archaeological site with an instrument called a LiDAR scanner.

— Margherita Bassi, Popular Science, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of range

Noun

Given his opportunity after Reims were relegated to the French second tier last season, Zabi played a variety of roles across the width of the pitch.

— Thom Harris, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
At the Bowl, from a distance, even screens that fill up two-thirds of the width of the stage can feel postage stamp-sized.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026

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