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
The world is more dangerous for leaders, across multiple dimensions.
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Diane Brady, Fortune, 27 Apr. 2026
Measure the shelf dimensions to ensure a snug fit for each of your baskets.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026
To ensure the dimensions work, use painter’s tape to map out the piece on the floor.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
The architecture was tightly calibrated with some dimensions adjusted only by inches and the materials kept deliberately restrained.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
These structures look unreal in two dimensions, as if they were made mostly of air.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 23 Apr. 2026
Even in the standard room, the bathroom has the dimensions of a beauty lounge, with matching care products from Diptyque.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Church officials said the deed lists the property at 5,073 square feet, based on dimensions of about 57 feet by 89 feet.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2026
In an earlier era of pro hockey, some arenas had ice surfaces that were significantly smaller or otherwise different than others, similar to baseball fields’ varying dimensions.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 22 Apr. 2026
Diane Brady, Fortune, 27 Apr. 2026
Measure the shelf dimensions to ensure a snug fit for each of your baskets.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026
To ensure the dimensions work, use painter’s tape to map out the piece on the floor.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
The architecture was tightly calibrated with some dimensions adjusted only by inches and the materials kept deliberately restrained.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
These structures look unreal in two dimensions, as if they were made mostly of air.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 23 Apr. 2026
Even in the standard room, the bathroom has the dimensions of a beauty lounge, with matching care products from Diptyque.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Church officials said the deed lists the property at 5,073 square feet, based on dimensions of about 57 feet by 89 feet.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2026
In an earlier era of pro hockey, some arenas had ice surfaces that were significantly smaller or otherwise different than others, similar to baseball fields’ varying dimensions.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dimensions
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This also highlights the importance of basic cyber hygiene like unique passwords and MFA, so that when breaches happen, the scope of impact on your own personal data is contained.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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There’s also Title Wave Books in Anchorage, which houses one of the most extensive collections of Indigenous American literature in the country, and Nā Mea Hawai'i, whose collection tightens its scope to Hawaiian culture and history.—
Kat Chen,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
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Bayer hopes that both the Supreme Court and the pending settlement will limit the extent of future lawsuits.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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The 4-3-3 unbalanced Chelsea far more frequently, to the extent Enzo Fernandez had to ask Sanchez to go down and await treatment, in order for the team to get a pep talk from Calum McFarlane.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Atlanta shot 13-of-42 from 3-point range in Game 5 at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Given the importance of preserving relations with the FCC, which has a say over a range of local station matters and must approve any mergers involving the transfer of broadcast licenses, LeGeyt has deliberately avoided a direct clash with his Washington counterpart.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
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Nanoplastics are the very smallest particles, about 1,000th the average width of a human hair, and are most likely to get inside the human body.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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Keep in mind that chair-and-a-half recliners of 45 to 50 inches in width will be difficult to find a matching recliner slipcover for.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Dimensions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dimensions. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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