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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
Given its extremely compact dimensions, some compromises understandably needed to be made and the Honey 216's interior layout reflects this.
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Adam Williams, New Atlas, 9 Apr. 2025
While the forecheck is the cornerstone of their success, the Hurricanes have included more rush chances into their attack to add dimension thanks to the efforts of players like Seth Jarvis and Sebastian Aho, whose disruptive offense extends to short-handed situations.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
But with the proof in three dimensions already achieved, the next step might come more easily.
—Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Apr. 2025
The bottom of the skirt included a slight throwback with a bubble hemline that added further dimension and playfulness to the overall look.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 7 Apr. 2025
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Adam Williams, New Atlas, 9 Apr. 2025
While the forecheck is the cornerstone of their success, the Hurricanes have included more rush chances into their attack to add dimension thanks to the efforts of players like Seth Jarvis and Sebastian Aho, whose disruptive offense extends to short-handed situations.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
But with the proof in three dimensions already achieved, the next step might come more easily.
—Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Apr. 2025
The bottom of the skirt included a slight throwback with a bubble hemline that added further dimension and playfulness to the overall look.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dimension
Noun
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Clamp size Not every phone mount is compatible with every bike.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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The report emphasizes that the economic influence of the U.S. Hispanic population is growing faster than its size.—
Isaac Mizrahi,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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With shed space fitted out to complete two yachts ranging from 98-feet to 229-feet and surface area of around 60,000 square feet, the yard has huge scope for future superyacht construction.—
Katia Damborsky,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Do Iranian artists find there is more scope for becoming a professional artist in the diaspora?—
Rebecca Ruth Gould,
JSTOR Daily,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Measuring Multiagent Performance When implementing multiagent systems, effective measurement requires tracking performance at multiple levels: • Agent-level metrics focus on how well individual agents optimize their specific domains.—
Pieter Van Schalkwyk,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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These totals come from a combination of Nielsen’s measurement of viewers on HBO’s cable channel and Warner Bros.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The protests signal the extent of public alarm over some of Trump's executive actions and cuts to federal government.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Apr. 2025
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There, McVeigh was booked and saw on TV the extent of the devastation.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Now Trump is once again withdrawing the U.S. After Francis' 2015 encyclical, researchers examined a broad range of views, well beyond the President.—
Jeff Brady,
NPR,
21 Apr. 2025
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Many researchers attribute the rise in diagnoses to more widespread screening and the inclusion of a broader range of behaviors to describe the condition.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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Most are between two and three inches tall and between 6 and 9 inches in width.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2025
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These lots average 70 feet in width, perfect for spacious three-car garages and various layout options.—
Prime Development,
Kansas City Star,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Dimension.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dimension. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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