Thesaurus results for SIZE

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Definition of size

as in dimension

the total amount of measurable space or surface occupied by something we worried that the immense size of the sofa would make getting it through the doorway impossible

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ˈsīz

as in glue

a substance used to stick things together coated the fabric with size before applying it to the wall

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Traditionally, choosing a nozzle size involves a compromise between detail and speed. — New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026 This response was consistent with the extremely high intensities estimated from the pulse energy, duration and focused spot size, providing an independent check on the calculations. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026 What does the Dog Aging Project data show about size and aging? — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 17 Oct. 2026 The outfit played with the classic pattern by varying the size of the dots and inverting the color scheme. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for size

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Rather than cram more transistors onto a single layer of silicon, Huawei is stacking chips in three dimensions.

— Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026
Full-scale, 10-foot Hulk standins helped actors and camera crews judge his dimensions on set, and even his pants required careful attention.

— Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of dimension

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Changes in habits or treatment take time to show up in sperm measurements, so there’s often a reassessment after about three months.

— Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2026
The proposal recommended repairing measurement first and expanding later, once the business could judge whether additional spending was working.

— Dennis Kirwan, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026

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The Samsara Tracking Label—released in June—combines them into a paper-thin, disposable adhesive providing real-time shipment visibility.

— Jay Bouchard, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
The approach replaces the oxygen normally generated during water electrolysis with an epoxide, a class of chemicals widely used to manufacture polymers, coatings, adhesives, pharmaceuticals, and other products.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of adhesive

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That’s understandable to an extent; institutions need to remain sustainable.

— Anand Solanki, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
The Yemeni government did not immediately provide additional details about the type of missiles used or the extent of the damage at the palace complex.

— Mohammed Tawfeeq, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of extent

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The statistical side then won the engineering war, but the five-orders-of-magnitude bill served as a reminder.

— Charles Yeomans, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
And Republican political operatives and independent election observers CNBC spoke with say the money hasn't had the effects its magnitude would be expected to in voter sentiment.

— Luke Fountain, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026

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